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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,514.28, 358,129.77 and 146,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,514.28, 358,129.77 and 146,337.06 is: 201,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,514.28 : 358,129.77 = 146,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,514.28/358,129.77 = 146,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,514.28x = 358,129.77 × 146,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,514.28x = 52,407,657,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,407,657,640.28/259,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,945.18

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