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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,514.28, 358,129.76 and 146,337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,514.28, 358,129.76 and 146,337.03 is: 201,945.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,514.28 : 358,129.76 = 146,337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,514.28/358,129.76 = 146,337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,514.28x = 358,129.76 × 146,337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,514.28x = 52,407,644,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,407,644,701.33/259,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,945.13

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