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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,844.40, 358,533.60 and 146,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,844.40, 358,533.60 and 146,645.28 is: 202,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,844.40 : 358,533.60 = 146,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,844.40/358,533.60 = 146,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,844.40x = 358,533.60 × 146,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,844.40x = 52,577,260,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,260,161.41/259,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,341.32

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