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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,844.25, 358,585.09 and 146,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,844.25, 358,585.09 and 146,674.29 is: 202,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,844.25 : 358,585.09 = 146,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,844.25/358,585.09 = 146,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,844.25x = 358,585.09 × 146,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,844.25x = 52,595,213,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,213,113.65/259,844.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,410.53

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