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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,539.96, 358,158.06 and 146,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,539.96, 358,158.06 and 146,373.24 is: 201,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,539.96 : 358,158.06 = 146,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,539.96/358,158.06 = 146,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,539.96x = 358,158.06 × 146,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,539.96x = 52,424,755,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424,755,674.31/259,539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,991.08

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