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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,988.93, 390,855.20 and 148,393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,988.93, 390,855.20 and 148,393.71 is: 222,233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,988.93 : 390,855.20 = 148,393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,988.93/390,855.20 = 148,393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,988.93x = 390,855.20 × 148,393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,988.93x = 58,000,452,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,452,458.82/260,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,233.38

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