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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,931.84, 358,685.92 and 146,765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,931.84, 358,685.92 and 146,765.76 is: 202,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,931.84 : 358,685.92 = 146,765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,931.84/358,685.92 = 146,765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,931.84x = 358,685.92 × 146,765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,931.84x = 52,642,811,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642,811,650.10/259,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,525.45

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