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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,756.80, 389,635.20 and 148,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,756.80, 389,635.20 and 148,857.60 is: 223,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,756.80 : 389,635.20 = 148,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,756.80/389,635.20 = 148,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,756.80x = 389,635.20 × 148,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,756.80x = 58,000,160,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,160,747.52/259,756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,286.40

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