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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,657.74, 358,344.27 and 146,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,657.74, 358,344.27 and 146,439.18 is: 202,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,657.74 : 358,344.27 = 146,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,657.74/358,344.27 = 146,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,657.74x = 358,344.27 × 146,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,657.74x = 52,475,641,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,475,641,056.50/259,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,095.42

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