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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,187.12, 359,053.56 and 147,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,187.12, 359,053.56 and 147,007.44 is: 202,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,187.12 : 359,053.56 = 147,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,187.12/359,053.56 = 147,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,187.12x = 359,053.56 × 147,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,187.12x = 52,783,544,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,783,544,678.49/260,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,867.63

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