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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,716.60, 358,409.46 and 146,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,716.60, 358,409.46 and 146,539.44 is: 202,224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,716.60 : 358,409.46 = 146,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,716.60/358,409.46 = 146,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,716.60x = 358,409.46 × 146,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,716.60x = 52,521,121,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,521,121,559.10/259,716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,224.74

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