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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,224.02, 359,069.49 and 147,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,224.02, 359,069.49 and 147,005.46 is: 202,845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,224.02 : 359,069.49 = 147,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,224.02/359,069.49 = 147,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,224.02x = 359,069.49 × 147,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,224.02x = 52,785,175,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,785,175,549.42/260,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,845.13

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