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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,630.40, 389,618.40 and 147,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,630.40, 389,618.40 and 147,310.40 is: 221,063.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,630.40 : 389,618.40 = 147,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,630.40/389,618.40 = 147,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,630.40x = 389,618.40 × 147,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,630.40x = 57,394,842,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394,842,351.36/259,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,063.64

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