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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,516.02, 358,144.38 and 146,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,516.02, 358,144.38 and 146,336.34 is: 201,951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,516.02 : 358,144.38 = 146,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,516.02/358,144.38 = 146,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,516.02x = 358,144.38 × 146,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,516.02x = 52,409,537,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409,537,760.77/259,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,951.07

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