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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,836.94, 358,572.27 and 146,664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,836.94, 358,572.27 and 146,664.46 is: 202,395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,836.94 : 358,572.27 = 146,664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,836.94/358,572.27 = 146,664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,836.94x = 358,572.27 × 146,664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,836.94x = 52,589,808,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,808,350.52/259,836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,395.43

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