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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,953.62, 358,757.97 and 146,796.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,953.62, 358,757.97 and 146,796.98 is: 202,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,953.62 : 358,757.97 = 146,796.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,953.62/358,757.97 = 146,796.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,953.62x = 358,757.97 × 146,796.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,953.62x = 52,664,586,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,664,586,546.93/259,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,592.24

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