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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,979.07, 358,778.48 and 146,818.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,979.07, 358,778.48 and 146,818.83 is: 202,614.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,979.07 : 358,778.48 = 146,818.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,979.07/358,778.48 = 146,818.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,979.07x = 358,778.48 × 146,818.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,979.07x = 52,675,435,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,435,928.68/259,979.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,614.14

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