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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,514.28, 358,118.82 and 146,347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,514.28, 358,118.82 and 146,347.56 is: 201,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,514.28 : 358,118.82 = 146,347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,514.28/358,118.82 = 146,347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,514.28x = 358,118.82 × 146,347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,514.28x = 52,409,815,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409,815,497.08/259,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,953.49

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