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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,065.98, 390,153.51 and 147,798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,065.98, 390,153.51 and 147,798.18 is: 221,728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,065.98 : 390,153.51 = 147,798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,065.98/390,153.51 = 147,798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,065.98x = 390,153.51 × 147,798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,065.98x = 57,663,978,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,978,698.61/260,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,728.27

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