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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,847.52, 358,582.32 and 146,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,847.52, 358,582.32 and 146,680.80 is: 202,415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,847.52 : 358,582.32 = 146,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,847.52/358,582.32 = 146,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,847.52x = 358,582.32 × 146,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,847.52x = 52,597,141,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,597,141,563.46/259,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,415.41

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