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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,847.88, 358,590.09 and 146,677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,847.88, 358,590.09 and 146,677.92 is: 202,415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,847.88 : 358,590.09 = 146,677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,847.88/358,590.09 = 146,677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,847.88x = 358,590.09 × 146,677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,847.88x = 52,597,248,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,597,248,533.81/259,847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,415.54

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