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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,205.84, 390,042.90 and 147,648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,205.84, 390,042.90 and 147,648.30 is: 221,321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,205.84 : 390,042.90 = 147,648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,205.84/390,042.90 = 147,648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,205.84x = 390,042.90 × 147,648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,205.84x = 57,589,171,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,171,112.07/260,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,321.59

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