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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,512.98, 358,127.28 and 146,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,512.98, 358,127.28 and 146,334.92 is: 201,941.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,512.98 : 358,127.28 = 146,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,512.98/358,127.28 = 146,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,512.98x = 358,127.28 × 146,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,512.98x = 52,406,525,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406,525,077.98/259,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,941.83

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