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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,010.75, 388,571.70 and 146,744.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,010.75, 388,571.70 and 146,744.75 is: 220,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,010.75 : 388,571.70 = 146,744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,010.75/388,571.70 = 146,744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,010.75x = 388,571.70 × 146,744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,010.75x = 57,020,856,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,020,856,973.58/259,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,148.61

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