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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,653.24, 358,338.06 and 146,434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,653.24, 358,338.06 and 146,434.68 is: 202,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,653.24 : 358,338.06 = 146,434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,653.24/358,338.06 = 146,434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,653.24x = 358,338.06 × 146,434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,653.24x = 52,473,119,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,473,119,147.92/259,653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,089.21

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