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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,727.20, 389,590.80 and 148,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,727.20, 389,590.80 and 148,930.40 is: 223,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,727.20 : 389,590.80 = 148,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,727.20/389,590.80 = 148,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,727.20x = 389,590.80 × 148,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,727.20x = 58,021,913,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,021,913,680.32/259,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,395.60

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