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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,903.70, 389,985.15 and 147,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,903.70, 389,985.15 and 147,670.10 is: 221,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,903.70 : 389,985.15 = 147,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,903.70/389,985.15 = 147,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,903.70x = 389,985.15 × 147,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,903.70x = 57,589,146,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,146,099.02/259,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,578.79

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