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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,836.69, 358,571.93 and 146,664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,836.69, 358,571.93 and 146,664.21 is: 202,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,836.69 : 358,571.93 = 146,664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,836.69/358,571.93 = 146,664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,836.69x = 358,571.93 × 146,664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,836.69x = 52,589,668,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,668,108.30/259,836.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,395.08

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