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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,837.19, 358,572.62 and 146,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,837.19, 358,572.62 and 146,664.71 is: 202,395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,837.19 : 358,572.62 = 146,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,837.19/358,572.62 = 146,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,837.19x = 358,572.62 × 146,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,837.19x = 52,589,948,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,948,592.92/259,837.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,395.77

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