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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,829.52, 358,570.40 and 146,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,829.52, 358,570.40 and 146,653.08 is: 202,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,829.52 : 358,570.40 = 146,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,829.52/358,570.40 = 146,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,829.52x = 358,570.40 × 146,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,829.52x = 52,585,453,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585,453,556.83/259,829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,384.45

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