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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,192.12, 359,060.46 and 147,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,192.12, 359,060.46 and 147,012.44 is: 202,874.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,192.12 : 359,060.46 = 147,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,192.12/359,060.46 = 147,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,192.12x = 359,060.46 × 147,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,192.12x = 52,786,354,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,786,354,332.12/260,192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,874.53

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