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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,688.70, 389,585.70 and 147,422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,688.70, 389,585.70 and 147,422.70 is: 221,163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,688.70 : 389,585.70 = 147,422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,688.70/389,585.70 = 147,422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,688.70x = 389,585.70 × 147,422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,688.70x = 57,433,775,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433,775,775.39/259,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,163.94

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