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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,197.62, 359,068.05 and 147,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,197.62, 359,068.05 and 147,017.94 is: 202,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,197.62 : 359,068.05 = 147,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,197.62/359,068.05 = 147,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,197.62x = 359,068.05 × 147,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,197.62x = 52,789,445,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,789,445,030.82/260,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,882.12

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