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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,911.50, 358,677.96 and 146,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,911.50, 358,677.96 and 146,741.54 is: 202,503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,911.50 : 358,677.96 = 146,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,911.50/358,677.96 = 146,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,911.50x = 358,677.96 × 146,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,911.50x = 52,632,956,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632,956,214.46/259,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,503.38

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