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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,845.88, 358,587.33 and 146,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,845.88, 358,587.33 and 146,675.92 is: 202,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,845.88 : 358,587.33 = 146,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,845.88/358,587.33 = 146,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,845.88x = 358,587.33 × 146,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,845.88x = 52,596,124,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596,124,735.16/259,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,412.78

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