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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,837.52, 358,568.52 and 146,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,837.52, 358,568.52 and 146,670.80 is: 202,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,837.52 : 358,568.52 = 146,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,837.52/358,568.52 = 146,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,837.52x = 358,568.52 × 146,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,837.52x = 52,591,531,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591,531,683.22/259,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,401.61

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