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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,637.40, 389,628.90 and 147,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,637.40, 389,628.90 and 147,317.40 is: 221,074.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,637.40 : 389,628.90 = 147,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,637.40/389,628.90 = 147,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,637.40x = 389,628.90 × 147,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,637.40x = 57,399,116,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,399,116,512.86/259,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,074.15

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