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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,710.75, 358,422.72 and 146,555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,710.75, 358,422.72 and 146,555.37 is: 202,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,710.75 : 358,422.72 = 146,555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,710.75/358,422.72 = 146,555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,710.75x = 358,422.72 × 146,555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,710.75x = 52,528,774,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528,774,346.01/259,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,258.76

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