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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,607.70, 389,464.20 and 147,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,607.70, 389,464.20 and 147,341.70 is: 221,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,607.70 : 389,464.20 = 147,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,607.70/389,464.20 = 147,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,607.70x = 389,464.20 × 147,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,607.70x = 57,384,317,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,384,317,317.14/259,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,042.43

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