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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,939.73, 358,676.38 and 146,760.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,939.73, 358,676.38 and 146,760.05 is: 202,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,939.73 : 358,676.38 = 146,760.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,939.73/358,676.38 = 146,760.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,939.73x = 358,676.38 × 146,760.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,939.73x = 52,639,363,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639,363,462.62/259,939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,506.03

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