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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,900.44, 358,659.78 and 146,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,900.44, 358,659.78 and 146,727.96 is: 202,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,900.44 : 358,659.78 = 146,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,900.44/358,659.78 = 146,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,900.44x = 358,659.78 × 146,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,900.44x = 52,625,417,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,625,417,853.45/259,900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,482.99

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