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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,845.39, 358,586.64 and 146,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,845.39, 358,586.64 and 146,675.43 is: 202,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,845.39 : 358,586.64 = 146,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,845.39/358,586.64 = 146,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,845.39x = 358,586.64 × 146,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,845.39x = 52,595,849,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,849,614.26/259,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,412.09

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