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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.60, 390,069.90 and 149,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.60, 390,069.90 and 149,454.60 is: 224,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.60 : 390,069.90 = 149,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.60/390,069.90 = 149,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.60x = 390,069.90 × 149,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.60x = 58,297,740,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297,740,876.54/260,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,181.90

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