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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,565.43, 358,221.38 and 146,411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,565.43, 358,221.38 and 146,411.67 is: 202,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,565.43 : 358,221.38 = 146,411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,565.43/358,221.38 = 146,411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,565.43x = 358,221.38 × 146,411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,565.43x = 52,447,789,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,789,743.45/259,565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,060.00

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