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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,358.60, 390,246.30 and 148,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,358.60, 390,246.30 and 148,092.60 is: 221,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,358.60 : 390,246.30 = 148,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,358.60/390,246.30 = 148,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,358.60x = 390,246.30 × 148,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,358.60x = 57,792,589,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,589,207.38/260,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,973.04

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