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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,194.62, 359,063.90 and 147,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,194.62, 359,063.90 and 147,014.94 is: 202,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,194.62 : 359,063.90 = 147,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,194.62/359,063.90 = 147,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,194.62x = 359,063.90 × 147,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,194.62x = 52,787,757,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787,757,714.67/260,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,877.98

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