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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,497.60, 389,246.40 and 147,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,497.60, 389,246.40 and 147,134.40 is: 220,701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,497.60 : 389,246.40 = 147,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,497.60/389,246.40 = 147,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,497.60x = 389,246.40 × 147,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,497.60x = 57,271,535,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271,535,516.16/259,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,701.60

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