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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,070.48, 390,160.26 and 147,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,070.48, 390,160.26 and 147,802.68 is: 221,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,070.48 : 390,160.26 = 147,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,070.48/390,160.26 = 147,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,070.48x = 390,160.26 × 147,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,070.48x = 57,666,732,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,666,732,057.50/260,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,735.02

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