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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,607.32, 358,274.82 and 146,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,607.32, 358,274.82 and 146,427.64 is: 202,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,607.32 : 358,274.82 = 146,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,607.32/358,274.82 = 146,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,607.32x = 358,274.82 × 146,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,607.32x = 52,461,336,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,461,336,364.02/259,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,079.57

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