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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,972.80, 389,959.20 and 147,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,972.80, 389,959.20 and 147,998.40 is: 221,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,972.80 : 389,959.20 = 147,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,972.80/389,959.20 = 147,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,972.80x = 389,959.20 × 147,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,972.80x = 57,713,337,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713,337,665.28/259,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,997.60

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