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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,850.89, 358,594.23 and 146,680.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,850.89, 358,594.23 and 146,680.93 is: 202,419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,850.89 : 358,594.23 = 146,680.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,850.89/358,594.23 = 146,680.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,850.89x = 358,594.23 × 146,680.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,850.89x = 52,598,935,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,598,935,149.03/259,850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,419.68

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