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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,903.94, 358,664.61 and 146,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,903.94, 358,664.61 and 146,731.46 is: 202,487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,903.94 : 358,664.61 = 146,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,903.94/358,664.61 = 146,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,903.94x = 358,664.61 × 146,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,903.94x = 52,627,381,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,381,875.63/259,903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,487.82

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