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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,996.75, 388,550.70 and 146,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,996.75, 388,550.70 and 146,730.75 is: 220,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,996.75 : 388,550.70 = 146,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,996.75/388,550.70 = 146,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,996.75x = 388,550.70 × 146,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,996.75x = 57,012,335,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012,335,624.03/258,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,127.61

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