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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,552, 358,233.92 and 146,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,552, 358,233.92 and 146,376.96 is: 202,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,552 : 358,233.92 = 146,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,552/358,233.92 = 146,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,552x = 358,233.92 × 146,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,552x = 52,437,192,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437,192,178.48/259,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,029.62

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