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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,835.94, 358,570.89 and 146,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,835.94, 358,570.89 and 146,663.46 is: 202,394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,835.94 : 358,570.89 = 146,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,835.94/358,570.89 = 146,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,835.94x = 358,570.89 × 146,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,835.94x = 52,589,247,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,247,382.68/259,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,394.05

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