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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,511.71, 358,125.55 and 146,333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,511.71, 358,125.55 and 146,333.65 is: 201,940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,511.71 : 358,125.55 = 146,333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,511.71/358,125.55 = 146,333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,511.71x = 358,125.55 × 146,333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,511.71x = 52,405,818,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405,818,889.76/259,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,940.09

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