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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,201.87, 359,073.90 and 147,022.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,201.87, 359,073.90 and 147,022.19 is: 202,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,201.87 : 359,073.90 = 147,022.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,201.87/359,073.90 = 147,022.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,201.87x = 359,073.90 × 147,022.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,201.87x = 52,791,831,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791,831,149.84/260,201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,887.98

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