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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,527.80, 389,291.70 and 148,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,527.80, 389,291.70 and 148,628.60 is: 222,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,527.80 : 389,291.70 = 148,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,527.80/389,291.70 = 148,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,527.80x = 389,291.70 × 148,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,527.80x = 57,859,880,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,859,880,362.62/259,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,942.90

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