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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,030.75, 388,601.70 and 146,764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,030.75, 388,601.70 and 146,764.75 is: 220,178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,030.75 : 388,601.70 = 146,764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,030.75/388,601.70 = 146,764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,030.75x = 388,601.70 × 146,764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,030.75x = 57,033,031,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033,031,350.08/259,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,178.61

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