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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,615.89, 358,269.35 and 146,437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,615.89, 358,269.35 and 146,437.83 is: 202,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,615.89 : 358,269.35 = 146,437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,615.89/358,269.35 = 146,437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,615.89x = 358,269.35 × 146,437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,615.89x = 52,464,185,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,464,185,437.32/259,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,083.88

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