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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,743.72, 358,446.60 and 146,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,743.72, 358,446.60 and 146,577 is: 202,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,743.72 : 358,446.60 = 146,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,743.72/358,446.60 = 146,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,743.72x = 358,446.60 × 146,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,743.72x = 52,540,027,288.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540,027,288.20/259,743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,276.41

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