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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,616.51, 358,270.59 and 146,439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,616.51, 358,270.59 and 146,439.26 is: 202,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,616.51 : 358,270.59 = 146,439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,616.51/358,270.59 = 146,439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,616.51x = 358,270.59 × 146,439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,616.51x = 52,464,880,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,464,880,079.36/259,616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,086.07

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