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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,474.54, 358,074.93 and 146,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,474.54, 358,074.93 and 146,297.29 is: 201,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,474.54 : 358,074.93 = 146,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,474.54/358,074.93 = 146,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,474.54x = 358,074.93 × 146,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,474.54x = 52,385,391,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,391,875.94/259,474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,890.30

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