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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,450.77, 358,041.46 and 146,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,450.77, 358,041.46 and 146,272.71 is: 201,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,450.77 : 358,041.46 = 146,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,450.77/358,041.46 = 146,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,450.77x = 358,041.46 × 146,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,450.77x = 52,371,694,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,371,694,646.56/259,450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,856.00

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