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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,620.70, 389,483.70 and 147,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,620.70, 389,483.70 and 147,354.70 is: 221,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,620.70 : 389,483.70 = 147,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,620.70/389,483.70 = 147,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,620.70x = 389,483.70 × 147,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,620.70x = 57,392,253,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,392,253,768.39/259,620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,061.93

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