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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,060.60, 390,090.90 and 147,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,060.60, 390,090.90 and 147,697.40 is: 221,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,060.60 : 390,090.90 = 147,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,060.60/390,090.90 = 147,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,060.60x = 390,090.90 × 147,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,060.60x = 57,615,411,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615,411,693.66/260,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,546.10

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