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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,941.73, 358,679.14 and 146,762.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,941.73, 358,679.14 and 146,762.05 is: 202,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,941.73 : 358,679.14 = 146,762.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,941.73/358,679.14 = 146,762.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,941.73x = 358,679.14 × 146,762.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,941.73x = 52,640,485,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640,485,878.64/259,941.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,508.79

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