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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.06, 358,270.86 and 146,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.06, 358,270.86 and 146,442.52 is: 202,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.06 : 358,270.86 = 146,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.06/358,270.86 = 146,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.06x = 358,270.86 × 146,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.06x = 52,466,087,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,087,580.97/259,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,082.51

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