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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,997.46, 358,793.73 and 146,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,997.46, 358,793.73 and 146,813.46 is: 202,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,997.46 : 358,793.73 = 146,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,997.46/358,793.73 = 146,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,997.46x = 358,793.73 × 146,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,997.46x = 52,675,748,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,748,927.61/259,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,601.01

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