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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,996.68, 358,795.44 and 146,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,996.68, 358,795.44 and 146,826.72 is: 202,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,996.68 : 358,795.44 = 146,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,996.68/358,795.44 = 146,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,996.68x = 358,795.44 × 146,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,996.68x = 52,680,757,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,680,757,606.16/259,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,620.89

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