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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,217.42, 390,060.27 and 147,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,217.42, 390,060.27 and 147,660 is: 221,339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,217.42 : 390,060.27 = 147,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,217.42/390,060.27 = 147,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,217.42x = 390,060.27 × 147,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,217.42x = 57,596,299,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,596,299,468.20/260,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,339.14

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