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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,654.74, 358,340.13 and 146,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,654.74, 358,340.13 and 146,436.18 is: 202,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,654.74 : 358,340.13 = 146,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,654.74/358,340.13 = 146,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,654.74x = 358,340.13 × 146,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,654.74x = 52,473,959,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,473,959,777.90/259,654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,091.28

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