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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,735.20, 389,621.03 and 147,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,735.20, 389,621.03 and 147,469.20 is: 221,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,735.20 : 389,621.03 = 147,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,735.20/389,621.03 = 147,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,735.20x = 389,621.03 × 147,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,735.20x = 57,457,100,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,100,859.93/259,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,214.15

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