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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,618.39, 358,272.79 and 146,440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,618.39, 358,272.79 and 146,440.33 is: 202,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,618.39 : 358,272.79 = 146,440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,618.39/358,272.79 = 146,440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,618.39x = 358,272.79 × 146,440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,618.39x = 52,465,585,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,465,585,597.62/259,618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,087.32

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