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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,523.28, 358,207.38 and 146,411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,523.28, 358,207.38 and 146,411.64 is: 202,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,523.28 : 358,207.38 = 146,411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,523.28/358,207.38 = 146,411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,523.28x = 358,207.38 × 146,411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,523.28x = 52,445,729,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445,729,965.90/259,523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,084.88

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