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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,611.82, 358,281.03 and 146,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,611.82, 358,281.03 and 146,432.14 is: 202,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,611.82 : 358,281.03 = 146,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,611.82/358,281.03 = 146,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,611.82x = 358,281.03 × 146,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,611.82x = 52,463,857,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463,857,944.30/259,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,085.78

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