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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,618.89, 358,273.49 and 146,440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,618.89, 358,273.49 and 146,440.83 is: 202,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,618.89 : 358,273.49 = 146,440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,618.89/358,273.49 = 146,440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,618.89x = 358,273.49 × 146,440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,618.89x = 52,465,866,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,465,866,510.39/259,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,088.02

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