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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,468.24, 358,048.20 and 146,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,468.24, 358,048.20 and 146,266.96 is: 201,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,468.24 : 358,048.20 = 146,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,468.24/358,048.20 = 146,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,468.24x = 358,048.20 × 146,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,468.24x = 52,370,621,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,370,621,747.47/259,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,838.27

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