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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,366.58, 390,045.50 and 147,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,366.58, 390,045.50 and 147,706.02 is: 221,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,366.58 : 390,045.50 = 147,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,366.58/390,045.50 = 147,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,366.58x = 390,045.50 × 147,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,366.58x = 57,612,067,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,612,067,685.38/260,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,272.90

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