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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,619.27, 358,274.39 and 146,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,619.27, 358,274.39 and 146,442.02 is: 202,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,619.27 : 358,274.39 = 146,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,619.27/358,274.39 = 146,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,619.27x = 358,274.39 × 146,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,619.27x = 52,466,422,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,422,862.29/259,619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,089.87

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