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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,610.82, 358,279.65 and 146,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,610.82, 358,279.65 and 146,431.14 is: 202,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,610.82 : 358,279.65 = 146,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,610.82/358,279.65 = 146,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,610.82x = 358,279.65 × 146,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,610.82x = 52,463,297,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463,297,588.30/259,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,084.40

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