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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,511.28, 358,125.63 and 146,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,511.28, 358,125.63 and 146,334.06 is: 201,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,511.28 : 358,125.63 = 146,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,511.28/358,125.63 = 146,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,511.28x = 358,125.63 × 146,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,511.28x = 52,405,977,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405,977,427.96/259,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,941.04

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