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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,336.94, 359,260.21 and 147,159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,336.94, 359,260.21 and 147,159.69 is: 203,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,336.94 : 359,260.21 = 147,159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,336.94/359,260.21 = 147,159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,336.94x = 359,260.21 × 147,159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,336.94x = 52,868,621,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,868,621,132.93/260,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,077.68

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