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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,904.44, 358,665.30 and 146,731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,904.44, 358,665.30 and 146,731.96 is: 202,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,904.44 : 358,665.30 = 146,731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,904.44/358,665.30 = 146,731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,904.44x = 358,665.30 × 146,731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,904.44x = 52,627,662,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,662,452.99/259,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,488.51

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