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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,321.85, 359,248.77 and 147,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,321.85, 359,248.77 and 147,144.60 is: 203,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,321.85 : 359,248.77 = 147,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,321.85/359,248.77 = 147,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,321.85x = 359,248.77 × 147,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,321.85x = 52,861,516,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,516,562.14/260,321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,062.16

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