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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,203.37, 359,075.97 and 147,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,203.37, 359,075.97 and 147,023.69 is: 202,890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,203.37 : 359,075.97 = 147,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,203.37/359,075.97 = 147,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,203.37x = 359,075.97 × 147,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,203.37x = 52,792,674,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792,674,099.73/260,203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,890.05

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