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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,519.32, 358,136.04 and 146,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,519.32, 358,136.04 and 146,341.32 is: 201,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,519.32 : 358,136.04 = 146,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,519.32/358,136.04 = 146,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,519.32x = 358,136.04 × 146,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,519.32x = 52,410,100,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,100,833.17/259,519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,950.67

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