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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,720.02, 358,418.61 and 146,545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,720.02, 358,418.61 and 146,545.38 is: 202,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,720.02 : 358,418.61 = 146,545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,720.02/358,418.61 = 146,545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,720.02x = 358,418.61 × 146,545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,720.02x = 52,524,591,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524,591,401.52/259,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,235.44

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