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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,517.28, 358,133.90 and 146,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,517.28, 358,133.90 and 146,340.04 is: 201,949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,517.28 : 358,133.90 = 146,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,517.28/358,133.90 = 146,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,517.28x = 358,133.90 × 146,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,517.28x = 52,409,329,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409,329,251.36/259,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,949.29

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