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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,031.75, 388,603.20 and 146,765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,031.75, 388,603.20 and 146,765.75 is: 220,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,031.75 : 388,603.20 = 146,765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,031.75/388,603.20 = 146,765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,031.75x = 388,603.20 × 146,765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,031.75x = 57,033,640,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033,640,100.40/259,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,180.11

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