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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,202.37, 359,074.59 and 147,022.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,202.37, 359,074.59 and 147,022.69 is: 202,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,202.37 : 359,074.59 = 147,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,202.37/359,074.59 = 147,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,202.37x = 359,074.59 × 147,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,202.37x = 52,792,112,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792,112,132.45/260,202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,888.67

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