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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,699.13, 358,385.15 and 146,532.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,699.13, 358,385.15 and 146,532.41 is: 202,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,699.13 : 358,385.15 = 146,532.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,699.13/358,385.15 = 146,532.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,699.13x = 358,385.15 × 146,532.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,699.13x = 52,515,039,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,039,005.05/259,699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,214.92

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