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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,968.20, 390,081.90 and 147,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,968.20, 390,081.90 and 147,734.60 is: 221,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,968.20 : 390,081.90 = 147,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,968.20/390,081.90 = 147,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,968.20x = 390,081.90 × 147,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,968.20x = 57,628,593,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628,593,463.74/259,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,675.55

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