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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,930.88, 391,334.94 and 147,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,930.88, 391,334.94 and 147,127.59 is: 220,656.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,930.88 : 391,334.94 = 147,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,930.88/391,334.94 = 147,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,930.88x = 391,334.94 × 147,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,930.88x = 57,576,166,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,576,166,604.99/260,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,656.78

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