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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,526.81, 358,168.87 and 146,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,526.81, 358,168.87 and 146,371.43 is: 202,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,526.81 : 358,168.87 = 146,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,526.81/358,168.87 = 146,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,526.81x = 358,168.87 × 146,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,526.81x = 52,425,690,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425,690,761.77/259,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,004.91

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