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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,191.62, 359,059.77 and 147,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,191.62, 359,059.77 and 147,011.94 is: 202,873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,191.62 : 359,059.77 = 147,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,191.62/359,059.77 = 147,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,191.62x = 359,059.77 × 147,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,191.62x = 52,786,073,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,786,073,363.65/260,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,873.84

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