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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,963.20, 390,074.40 and 147,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,963.20, 390,074.40 and 147,729.60 is: 221,668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,963.20 : 390,074.40 = 147,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,963.20/390,074.40 = 147,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,963.20x = 390,074.40 × 147,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,963.20x = 57,625,535,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625,535,082.24/259,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,668.05

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