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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,198.12, 359,068.74 and 147,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,198.12, 359,068.74 and 147,018.44 is: 202,882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,198.12 : 359,068.74 = 147,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,198.12/359,068.74 = 147,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,198.12x = 359,068.74 × 147,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,198.12x = 52,789,726,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,789,726,007.57/260,198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,882.81

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