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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,793.52, 358,507.80 and 146,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,793.52, 358,507.80 and 146,626.80 is: 202,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,793.52 : 358,507.80 = 146,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,793.52/358,507.80 = 146,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,793.52x = 358,507.80 × 146,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,793.52x = 52,566,851,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,566,851,489.04/259,793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,340.89

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