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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,721.52, 358,420.68 and 146,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,721.52, 358,420.68 and 146,546.88 is: 202,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,721.52 : 358,420.68 = 146,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,721.52/358,420.68 = 146,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,721.52x = 358,420.68 × 146,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,721.52x = 52,525,432,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,525,432,381.48/259,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,237.51

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