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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,451.24, 358,059.48 and 146,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,451.24, 358,059.48 and 146,281.28 is: 201,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,451.24 : 358,059.48 = 146,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,451.24/358,059.48 = 146,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,451.24x = 358,059.48 × 146,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,451.24x = 52,377,399,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377,399,050.53/259,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,877.62

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