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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,628.06, 358,272.24 and 146,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,628.06, 358,272.24 and 146,443.52 is: 202,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,628.06 : 358,272.24 = 146,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,628.06/358,272.24 = 146,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,628.06x = 358,272.24 × 146,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,628.06x = 52,466,647,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,647,943.88/259,628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,083.89

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