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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,340.45, 359,265.03 and 147,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,340.45, 359,265.03 and 147,163.20 is: 203,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,340.45 : 359,265.03 = 147,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,340.45/359,265.03 = 147,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,340.45x = 359,265.03 × 147,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,340.45x = 52,870,591,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,591,462.90/260,340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,082.51

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