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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,538.46, 358,155.99 and 146,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,538.46, 358,155.99 and 146,371.74 is: 201,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,538.46 : 358,155.99 = 146,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,538.46/358,155.99 = 146,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,538.46x = 358,155.99 × 146,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,538.46x = 52,423,915,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423,915,447.72/259,538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,989.01

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