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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,474.60, 389,211.90 and 147,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,474.60, 389,211.90 and 147,111.40 is: 220,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,474.60 : 389,211.90 = 147,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,474.60/389,211.90 = 147,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,474.60x = 389,211.90 × 147,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,474.60x = 57,257,507,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,507,505.66/259,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,667.10

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