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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,206.12, 359,079.78 and 147,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,206.12, 359,079.78 and 147,026.44 is: 202,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,206.12 : 359,079.78 = 147,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,206.12/359,079.78 = 147,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,206.12x = 359,079.78 × 147,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,206.12x = 52,794,221,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,794,221,729.38/260,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,893.85

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