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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.84, 358,399.20 and 146,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.84, 358,399.20 and 146,557.12 is: 202,237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.84 : 358,399.20 = 146,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.84/358,399.20 = 146,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.84x = 358,399.20 × 146,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.84x = 52,525,954,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,525,954,562.30/259,723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,237.71

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