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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,433.60, 390,358.80 and 148,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,433.60, 390,358.80 and 148,167.60 is: 222,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,433.60 : 390,358.80 = 148,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,433.60/390,358.80 = 148,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,433.60x = 390,358.80 × 148,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,433.60x = 57,838,526,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,838,526,534.88/260,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,085.50

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