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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,002.52, 359,799.66 and 146,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,002.52, 359,799.66 and 146,573.88 is: 219,736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,002.52 : 359,799.66 = 146,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,002.52/359,799.66 = 146,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,002.52x = 359,799.66 × 146,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,002.52x = 52,737,232,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737,232,188.88/240,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,736.16

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