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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,567.20, 358,659.60 and 146,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,567.20, 358,659.60 and 146,255.20 is: 218,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,567.20 : 358,659.60 = 146,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,567.20/358,659.60 = 146,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,567.20x = 358,659.60 × 146,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,567.20x = 52,455,831,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455,831,529.92/239,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,960.82

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