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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,527.28, 358,147.68 and 146,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,527.28, 358,147.68 and 146,350.08 is: 201,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,527.28 : 358,147.68 = 146,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,527.28/358,147.68 = 146,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,527.28x = 358,147.68 × 146,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,527.28x = 52,414,941,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,414,941,619.81/259,527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,963.13

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