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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,013, 388,575.08 and 146,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,013, 388,575.08 and 146,747 is: 220,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,013 : 388,575.08 = 146,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,013/388,575.08 = 146,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,013x = 388,575.08 × 146,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,013x = 57,022,227,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022,227,264.76/259,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,151.99

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