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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,330.88, 359,242.56 and 147,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,330.88, 359,242.56 and 147,146.88 is: 203,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,330.88 : 359,242.56 = 147,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,330.88/359,242.56 = 147,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,330.88x = 359,242.56 × 147,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,330.88x = 52,861,421,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,421,867.21/260,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,054.75

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