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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,999.70, 391,629.15 and 148,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,999.70, 391,629.15 and 148,766.10 is: 223,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,999.70 : 391,629.15 = 148,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,999.70/391,629.15 = 148,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,999.70x = 391,629.15 × 148,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,999.70x = 58,261,141,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,261,141,291.82/260,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,223.02

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