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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,525.28, 358,144.92 and 146,348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,525.28, 358,144.92 and 146,348.06 is: 201,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,525.28 : 358,144.92 = 146,348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,525.28/358,144.92 = 146,348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,525.28x = 358,144.92 × 146,348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,525.28x = 52,413,814,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,413,814,240.86/259,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,960.34

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