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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,023.80, 390,035.70 and 148,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,023.80, 390,035.70 and 148,049.40 is: 222,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,023.80 : 390,035.70 = 148,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,023.80/390,035.70 = 148,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,023.80x = 390,035.70 × 148,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,023.80x = 57,744,551,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,744,551,363.58/260,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,074.10

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