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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,617.39, 358,271.42 and 146,439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,617.39, 358,271.42 and 146,439.33 is: 202,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,617.39 : 358,271.42 = 146,439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,617.39/358,271.42 = 146,439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,617.39x = 358,271.42 × 146,439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,617.39x = 52,465,025,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,465,025,970.75/259,617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,085.95

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