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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,510.08, 358,123.32 and 146,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,510.08, 358,123.32 and 146,332.02 is: 201,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,510.08 : 358,123.32 = 146,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,510.08/358,123.32 = 146,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,510.08x = 358,123.32 × 146,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,510.08x = 52,404,908,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404,908,824.71/259,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,937.85

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