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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,061.36, 389,772.96 and 147,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,061.36, 389,772.96 and 147,835.44 is: 221,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,061.36 : 389,772.96 = 147,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,061.36/389,772.96 = 147,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,061.36x = 389,772.96 × 147,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,061.36x = 57,622,257,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622,257,041.70/260,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,571.77

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