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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.10, 390,045.15 and 147,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.10, 390,045.15 and 147,666.90 is: 221,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.10 : 390,045.15 = 147,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.10/390,045.15 = 147,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.10x = 390,045.15 × 147,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.10x = 57,596,758,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,596,758,160.54/260,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,500.35

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