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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,679.70, 389,572.20 and 147,413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,679.70, 389,572.20 and 147,413.70 is: 221,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,679.70 : 389,572.20 = 147,413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,679.70/389,572.20 = 147,413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,679.70x = 389,572.20 × 147,413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,679.70x = 57,428,279,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,428,279,419.14/259,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,150.44

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