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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,592.18, 358,237.50 and 146,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,592.18, 358,237.50 and 146,414.94 is: 202,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,592.18 : 358,237.50 = 146,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,592.18/358,237.50 = 146,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,592.18x = 358,237.50 × 146,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,592.18x = 52,451,322,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451,322,068.25/259,592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,052.78

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