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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,660.40, 389,663.40 and 147,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,660.40, 389,663.40 and 147,340.40 is: 221,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,660.40 : 389,663.40 = 147,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,660.40/389,663.40 = 147,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,660.40x = 389,663.40 × 147,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,660.40x = 57,413,161,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,161,221.36/259,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,108.65

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