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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,594.20, 358,178.76 and 146,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,594.20, 358,178.76 and 146,395.08 is: 201,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,594.20 : 358,178.76 = 146,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,594.20/358,178.76 = 146,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,594.20x = 358,178.76 × 146,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,594.20x = 52,435,608,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435,608,224.50/259,594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,990.68

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