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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,692.48, 389,207.04 and 147,289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,692.48, 389,207.04 and 147,289.92 is: 220,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,692.48 : 389,207.04 = 147,289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,692.48/389,207.04 = 147,289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,692.48x = 389,207.04 × 147,289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,692.48x = 57,326,273,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,326,273,785.04/259,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,746.76

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