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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,993.80, 389,990.70 and 148,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,993.80, 389,990.70 and 148,019.40 is: 222,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,993.80 : 389,990.70 = 148,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,993.80/389,990.70 = 148,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,993.80x = 389,990.70 × 148,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,993.80x = 57,726,189,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726,189,419.58/259,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,029.10

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