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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,196.12, 359,065.98 and 147,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,196.12, 359,065.98 and 147,016.44 is: 202,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,196.12 : 359,065.98 = 147,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,196.12/359,065.98 = 147,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,196.12x = 359,065.98 × 147,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,196.12x = 52,788,602,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788,602,104.71/260,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,880.05

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