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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,455.92, 358,035.27 and 146,271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,455.92, 358,035.27 and 146,271.38 is: 201,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,455.92 : 358,035.27 = 146,271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,455.92/358,035.27 = 146,271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,455.92x = 358,035.27 × 146,271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,455.92x = 52,370,313,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,370,313,031.57/259,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,846.67

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