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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,700.13, 358,386.53 and 146,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,700.13, 358,386.53 and 146,533.41 is: 202,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,700.13 : 358,386.53 = 146,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,700.13/358,386.53 = 146,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,700.13x = 358,386.53 × 146,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,700.13x = 52,515,599,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,599,606.30/259,700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,216.30

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