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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,939.60, 389,909.40 and 147,576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,939.60, 389,909.40 and 147,576.40 is: 221,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,939.60 : 389,909.40 = 147,576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,939.60/389,909.40 = 147,576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,939.60x = 389,909.40 × 147,576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,939.60x = 57,541,425,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,541,425,578.16/259,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,364.60

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