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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,077.75, 388,672.20 and 146,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,077.75, 388,672.20 and 146,811.75 is: 220,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,077.75 : 388,672.20 = 146,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,077.75/388,672.20 = 146,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,077.75x = 388,672.20 × 146,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,077.75x = 57,061,645,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061,645,858.35/259,077.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,249.12

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