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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,225.68, 390,072.48 and 147,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,225.68, 390,072.48 and 147,668.08 is: 221,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,225.68 : 390,072.48 = 147,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,225.68/390,072.48 = 147,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,225.68x = 390,072.48 × 147,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,225.68x = 57,601,254,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601,254,182.44/260,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,351.15

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