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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,236.38, 359,121.52 and 147,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,236.38, 359,121.52 and 147,056.70 is: 202,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,236.38 : 359,121.52 = 147,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,236.38/359,121.52 = 147,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,236.38x = 359,121.52 × 147,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,236.38x = 52,811,225,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,811,225,630.18/260,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,935.60

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