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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,055.60, 390,137.88 and 147,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,055.60, 390,137.88 and 147,787.92 is: 221,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,055.60 : 390,137.88 = 147,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,055.60/390,137.88 = 147,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,055.60x = 390,137.88 × 147,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,055.60x = 57,657,665,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657,665,798.41/260,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,712.84

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