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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,339.94, 359,264.35 and 147,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,339.94, 359,264.35 and 147,162.69 is: 203,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,339.94 : 359,264.35 = 147,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,339.94/359,264.35 = 147,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,339.94x = 359,264.35 × 147,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,339.94x = 52,870,308,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,308,167.10/260,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,081.82

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