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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,198.62, 359,069.43 and 147,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,198.62, 359,069.43 and 147,018.94 is: 202,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,198.62 : 359,069.43 = 147,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,198.62/359,069.43 = 147,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,198.62x = 359,069.43 × 147,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,198.62x = 52,790,006,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,790,006,985.00/260,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,883.50

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