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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,579.20, 389,498.40 and 147,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,579.20, 389,498.40 and 147,345.60 is: 221,091.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,579.20 : 389,498.40 = 147,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,579.20/389,498.40 = 147,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,579.20x = 389,498.40 × 147,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,579.20x = 57,390,875,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390,875,447.04/259,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,091.97

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