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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,621.60, 389,432.40 and 147,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,621.60, 389,432.40 and 147,258.40 is: 220,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,621.60 : 389,432.40 = 147,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,621.60/389,432.40 = 147,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,621.60x = 389,432.40 × 147,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,621.60x = 57,347,192,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347,192,132.16/259,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,887.60

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