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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,664.10, 389,496.15 and 147,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,664.10, 389,496.15 and 147,300.90 is: 220,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,664.10 : 389,496.15 = 147,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,664.10/389,496.15 = 147,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,664.10x = 389,496.15 × 147,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,664.10x = 57,373,133,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,373,133,441.54/259,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,951.35

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