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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,711.13, 358,423.23 and 146,555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,711.13, 358,423.23 and 146,555.75 is: 202,259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,711.13 : 358,423.23 = 146,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,711.13/358,423.23 = 146,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,711.13x = 358,423.23 × 146,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,711.13x = 52,528,983,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528,983,497.96/259,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,259.27

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