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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,626.06, 358,269.48 and 146,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,626.06, 358,269.48 and 146,441.52 is: 202,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,626.06 : 358,269.48 = 146,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,626.06/358,269.48 = 146,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,626.06x = 358,269.48 × 146,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,626.06x = 52,465,527,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,465,527,220.81/259,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,081.13

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