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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,702.14, 358,389.28 and 146,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,702.14, 358,389.28 and 146,535.42 is: 202,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,702.14 : 358,389.28 = 146,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,702.14/358,389.28 = 146,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,702.14x = 358,389.28 × 146,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,702.14x = 52,516,723,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516,723,668.30/259,702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,219.06

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