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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,235.18, 359,095.68 and 147,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,235.18, 359,095.68 and 147,057.93 is: 202,923.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,235.18 : 359,095.68 = 147,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,235.18/359,095.68 = 147,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,235.18x = 359,095.68 × 147,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,235.18x = 52,807,867,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807,867,372.74/260,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,923.63

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