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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,512.53, 358,127.36 and 146,335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,512.53, 358,127.36 and 146,335.31 is: 201,942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,512.53 : 358,127.36 = 146,335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,512.53/358,127.36 = 146,335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,512.53x = 358,127.36 × 146,335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,512.53x = 52,406,678,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406,678,245.08/259,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,942.77

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