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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,196.47, 390,028.85 and 147,638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,196.47, 390,028.85 and 147,638.91 is: 221,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,196.47 : 390,028.85 = 147,638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,196.47/390,028.85 = 147,638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,196.47x = 390,028.85 × 147,638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,196.47x = 57,583,433,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,583,433,544.36/260,196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,307.52

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