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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,259.02, 359,117.73 and 147,040.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,259.02, 359,117.73 and 147,040.46 is: 202,893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,259.02 : 359,117.73 = 147,040.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,259.02/359,117.73 = 147,040.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,259.02x = 359,117.73 × 147,040.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,259.02x = 52,804,836,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,804,836,213.36/260,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,893.40

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