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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,071.75, 388,663.20 and 146,805.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,071.75, 388,663.20 and 146,805.75 is: 220,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,071.75 : 388,663.20 = 146,805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,071.75/388,663.20 = 146,805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,071.75x = 388,663.20 × 146,805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,071.75x = 57,057,992,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,992,573.40/259,071.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,240.12

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