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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,481.28, 386,222.16 and 146,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,481.28, 386,222.16 and 146,440 is: 219,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,481.28 : 386,222.16 = 146,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,481.28/386,222.16 = 146,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,481.28x = 386,222.16 × 146,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,481.28x = 56,558,373,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558,373,110.40/257,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,660.14

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