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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,566.80, 377,350.20 and 146,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,566.80, 377,350.20 and 146,590.80 is: 219,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,566.80 : 377,350.20 = 146,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,566.80/377,350.20 = 146,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,566.80x = 377,350.20 × 146,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,566.80x = 55,316,067,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316,067,698.16/251,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,886.20

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