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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,698.63, 358,384.46 and 146,531.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,698.63, 358,384.46 and 146,531.91 is: 202,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,698.63 : 358,384.46 = 146,531.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,698.63/358,384.46 = 146,531.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,698.63x = 358,384.46 × 146,531.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,698.63x = 52,514,758,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514,758,705.46/259,698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,214.23

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