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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,940.60, 389,910.90 and 147,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,940.60, 389,910.90 and 147,577.40 is: 221,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,940.60 : 389,910.90 = 147,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,940.60/389,910.90 = 147,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,940.60x = 389,910.90 × 147,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,940.60x = 57,542,036,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,542,036,853.66/259,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,366.10

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