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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,617.01, 358,271.28 and 146,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,617.01, 358,271.28 and 146,439.76 is: 202,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,617.01 : 358,271.28 = 146,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,617.01/358,271.28 = 146,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,617.01x = 358,271.28 × 146,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,617.01x = 52,465,160,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,465,160,258.09/259,617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,086.76

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