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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,226.87, 359,108.40 and 147,047.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,226.87, 359,108.40 and 147,047.19 is: 202,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,226.87 : 359,108.40 = 147,047.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,226.87/359,108.40 = 147,047.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,226.87x = 359,108.40 × 147,047.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,226.87x = 52,805,881,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805,881,125.40/260,226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,922.48

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