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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,334.44, 359,256.77 and 147,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,334.44, 359,256.77 and 147,157.19 is: 203,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,334.44 : 359,256.77 = 147,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,334.44/359,256.77 = 147,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,334.44x = 359,256.77 × 147,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,334.44x = 52,867,216,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,867,216,128.66/260,334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,074.23

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