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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,660.24, 358,347.72 and 146,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,660.24, 358,347.72 and 146,441.68 is: 202,098.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,660.24 : 358,347.72 = 146,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,660.24/358,347.72 = 146,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,660.24x = 358,347.72 × 146,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,660.24x = 52,477,042,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,477,042,140.97/259,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,098.87

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