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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,529.80, 389,294.70 and 148,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,529.80, 389,294.70 and 148,630.60 is: 222,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,529.80 : 389,294.70 = 148,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,529.80/389,294.70 = 148,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,529.80x = 389,294.70 × 148,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,529.80x = 57,861,104,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861,104,837.82/259,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,945.90

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