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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,483.04, 358,086.68 and 146,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,483.04, 358,086.68 and 146,305.80 is: 201,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,483.04 : 358,086.68 = 146,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,483.04/358,086.68 = 146,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,483.04x = 358,086.68 × 146,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,483.04x = 52,390,158,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390,158,186.74/259,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,902.05

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