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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,703.70, 389,608.20 and 147,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,703.70, 389,608.20 and 147,437.70 is: 221,186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,703.70 : 389,608.20 = 147,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,703.70/389,608.20 = 147,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,703.70x = 389,608.20 × 147,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,703.70x = 57,442,936,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,442,936,909.14/259,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,186.44

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