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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,843.75, 358,584.40 and 146,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,843.75, 358,584.40 and 146,673.79 is: 202,409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,843.75 : 358,584.40 = 146,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,843.75/358,584.40 = 146,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,843.75x = 358,584.40 × 146,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,843.75x = 52,594,932,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594,932,982.88/259,843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,409.84

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