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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,332.01, 359,253.42 and 147,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,332.01, 359,253.42 and 147,154.76 is: 203,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,332.01 : 359,253.42 = 147,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,332.01/359,253.42 = 147,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,332.01x = 359,253.42 × 147,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,332.01x = 52,865,852,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865,852,038.26/260,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,070.88

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