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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,519.78, 358,202.55 and 146,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,519.78, 358,202.55 and 146,408.14 is: 202,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,519.78 : 358,202.55 = 146,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,519.78/358,202.55 = 146,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,519.78x = 358,202.55 × 146,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,519.78x = 52,443,769,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,443,769,088.76/259,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,080.05

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