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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,714.80, 389,572.20 and 148,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,714.80, 389,572.20 and 148,815.60 is: 223,223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,714.80 : 389,572.20 = 148,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,714.80/389,572.20 = 148,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,714.80x = 389,572.20 × 148,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,714.80x = 57,974,420,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,974,420,686.32/259,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,223.40

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