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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,910.50, 358,676.58 and 146,740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,910.50, 358,676.58 and 146,740.54 is: 202,502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,910.50 : 358,676.58 = 146,740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,910.50/358,676.58 = 146,740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,910.50x = 358,676.58 × 146,740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,910.50x = 52,632,395,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632,395,034.55/259,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,502.00

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