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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,846.88, 358,588.71 and 146,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,846.88, 358,588.71 and 146,676.92 is: 202,414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,846.88 : 358,588.71 = 146,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,846.88/358,588.71 = 146,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,846.88x = 358,588.71 × 146,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,846.88x = 52,596,685,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596,685,736.63/259,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,414.16

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