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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,506.18, 358,130.97 and 146,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,506.18, 358,130.97 and 146,326.50 is: 201,937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,506.18 : 358,130.97 = 146,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,506.18/358,130.97 = 146,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,506.18x = 358,130.97 × 146,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,506.18x = 52,404,051,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404,051,381.71/259,506.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,937.59

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