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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,074.75, 388,667.70 and 146,808.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,074.75, 388,667.70 and 146,808.75 is: 220,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,074.75 : 388,667.70 = 146,808.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,074.75/388,667.70 = 146,808.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,074.75x = 388,667.70 × 146,808.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,074.75x = 57,059,819,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,819,202.38/259,074.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,244.62

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