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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,940.08, 358,676.72 and 146,760.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,940.08, 358,676.72 and 146,760.40 is: 202,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,940.08 : 358,676.72 = 146,760.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,940.08/358,676.72 = 146,760.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,940.08x = 358,676.72 × 146,760.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,940.08x = 52,639,538,897.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639,538,897.89/259,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,506.43

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