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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,803, 358,528.38 and 146,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,803, 358,528.38 and 146,623.32 is: 202,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,803 : 358,528.38 = 146,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,803/358,528.38 = 146,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,803x = 358,528.38 × 146,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,803x = 52,568,621,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,568,621,389.82/259,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,340.32

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