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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,729.80, 389,594.70 and 148,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,729.80, 389,594.70 and 148,830.60 is: 223,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,729.80 : 389,594.70 = 148,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,729.80/389,594.70 = 148,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,729.80x = 389,594.70 × 148,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,729.80x = 57,983,612,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,983,612,957.82/259,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,245.90

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