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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,083.75, 388,681.20 and 146,817.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,083.75, 388,681.20 and 146,817.75 is: 220,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,083.75 : 388,681.20 = 146,817.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,083.75/388,681.20 = 146,817.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,083.75x = 388,681.20 × 146,817.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,083.75x = 57,065,299,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,299,251.30/259,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,258.12

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