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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,511.80, 389,267.70 and 148,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,511.80, 389,267.70 and 148,612.60 is: 222,918.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,511.80 : 389,267.70 = 148,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,511.80/389,267.70 = 148,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,511.80x = 389,267.70 × 148,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,511.80x = 57,850,084,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,850,084,993.02/259,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,918.90

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