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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,467.20, 389,330.40 and 147,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,467.20, 389,330.40 and 147,233.60 is: 220,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,467.20 : 389,330.40 = 147,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,467.20/389,330.40 = 147,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,467.20x = 389,330.40 × 147,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,467.20x = 57,322,516,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322,516,381.44/259,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,923.94

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