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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,031.60, 390,047.40 and 149,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,031.60, 390,047.40 and 149,439.60 is: 224,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,031.60 : 390,047.40 = 149,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,031.60/390,047.40 = 149,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,031.60x = 390,047.40 × 149,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,031.60x = 58,288,527,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,288,527,437.04/260,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,159.40

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