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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,004.52, 359,802.66 and 146,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,004.52, 359,802.66 and 146,575.88 is: 219,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,004.52 : 359,802.66 = 146,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,004.52/359,802.66 = 146,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,004.52x = 359,802.66 × 146,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,004.52x = 52,738,391,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738,391,515.84/240,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,739.16

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