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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,513.02, 358,140.24 and 146,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,513.02, 358,140.24 and 146,333.34 is: 201,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,513.02 : 358,140.24 = 146,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,513.02/358,140.24 = 146,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,513.02x = 358,140.24 × 146,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,513.02x = 52,407,857,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,407,857,507.60/259,513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,946.93

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