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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,504.80, 389,257.20 and 148,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,504.80, 389,257.20 and 148,605.60 is: 222,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,504.80 : 389,257.20 = 148,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,504.80/389,257.20 = 148,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,504.80x = 389,257.20 × 148,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,504.80x = 57,845,799,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845,799,760.32/259,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,908.40

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