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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,519.70, 358,075.95 and 146,320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,519.70, 358,075.95 and 146,320.58 is: 201,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,519.70 : 358,075.95 = 146,320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,519.70/358,075.95 = 146,320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,519.70x = 358,075.95 × 146,320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,519.70x = 52,393,880,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393,880,688.05/259,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,887.87

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