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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,529.20, 358,149.72 and 146,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,529.20, 358,149.72 and 146,351.16 is: 201,964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,529.20 : 358,149.72 = 146,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,529.20/358,149.72 = 146,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,529.20x = 358,149.72 × 146,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,529.20x = 52,415,626,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,415,626,975.68/259,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,964.28

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