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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,012.70, 390,148.65 and 147,779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,012.70, 390,148.65 and 147,779.10 is: 221,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,012.70 : 390,148.65 = 147,779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,012.70/390,148.65 = 147,779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,012.70x = 390,148.65 × 147,779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,012.70x = 57,655,816,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655,816,363.22/260,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,742.31

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