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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,670.64, 358,345.56 and 146,517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,670.64, 358,345.56 and 146,517.36 is: 202,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,670.64 : 358,345.56 = 146,517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,670.64/358,345.56 = 146,517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,670.64x = 358,345.56 × 146,517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,670.64x = 52,503,845,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503,845,418.92/259,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,194.00

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