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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,519.20, 358,135.92 and 146,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,519.20, 358,135.92 and 146,341.16 is: 201,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,519.20 : 358,135.92 = 146,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,519.20/358,135.92 = 146,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,519.20x = 358,135.92 × 146,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,519.20x = 52,410,025,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,025,970.47/259,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,950.48

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