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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,505.64, 358,117.20 and 146,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,505.64, 358,117.20 and 146,327.58 is: 201,931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,505.64 : 358,117.20 = 146,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,505.64/358,117.20 = 146,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,505.64x = 358,117.20 × 146,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,505.64x = 52,402,423,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,423,232.38/259,505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,931.73

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