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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,516.28, 358,121.58 and 146,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,516.28, 358,121.58 and 146,349.56 is: 201,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,516.28 : 358,121.58 = 146,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,516.28/358,121.58 = 146,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,516.28x = 358,121.58 × 146,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,516.28x = 52,410,935,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,935,659.50/259,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,956.25

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