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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,509.03, 358,122.53 and 146,331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,509.03, 358,122.53 and 146,331.81 is: 201,937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,509.03 : 358,122.53 = 146,331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,509.03/358,122.53 = 146,331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,509.03x = 358,122.53 × 146,331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,509.03x = 52,404,717,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404,717,285.02/259,509.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,937.93

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