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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,845.38, 358,586.64 and 146,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,845.38, 358,586.64 and 146,675.42 is: 202,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,845.38 : 358,586.64 = 146,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,845.38/358,586.64 = 146,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,845.38x = 358,586.64 × 146,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,845.38x = 52,595,844,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,844,235.46/259,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,412.09

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