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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,498.53, 358,108.02 and 146,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,498.53, 358,108.02 and 146,321.28 is: 201,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,498.53 : 358,108.02 = 146,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,498.53/358,108.02 = 146,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,498.53x = 358,108.02 × 146,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,498.53x = 52,398,823,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398,823,864.67/259,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,923.39

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