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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,629.06, 358,273.62 and 146,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,629.06, 358,273.62 and 146,444.52 is: 202,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,629.06 : 358,273.62 = 146,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,629.06/358,273.62 = 146,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,629.06x = 358,273.62 × 146,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,629.06x = 52,467,208,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467,208,309.56/259,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,085.27

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