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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,938.73, 358,675.01 and 146,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,938.73, 358,675.01 and 146,759.05 is: 202,504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,938.73 : 358,675.01 = 146,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,938.73/358,675.01 = 146,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,938.73x = 358,675.01 × 146,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,938.73x = 52,638,802,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638,802,095.86/259,938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,504.65

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