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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,941.23, 358,678.45 and 146,761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,941.23, 358,678.45 and 146,761.55 is: 202,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,941.23 : 358,678.45 = 146,761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,941.23/358,678.45 = 146,761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,941.23x = 358,678.45 × 146,761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,941.23x = 52,640,205,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640,205,273.60/259,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,508.10

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