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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,638.80, 389,458.20 and 147,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,638.80, 389,458.20 and 147,664.40 is: 221,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,638.80 : 389,458.20 = 147,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,638.80/389,458.20 = 147,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,638.80x = 389,458.20 × 147,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,638.80x = 57,509,111,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509,111,428.08/259,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,496.60

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