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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,130.60, 390,252.60 and 147,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,130.60, 390,252.60 and 147,864.60 is: 221,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,130.60 : 390,252.60 = 147,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,130.60/390,252.60 = 147,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,130.60x = 390,252.60 × 147,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,130.60x = 57,704,544,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704,544,597.96/260,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,829.13

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