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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,350.12, 359,298.66 and 147,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,350.12, 359,298.66 and 147,183.40 is: 203,121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,350.12 : 359,298.66 = 147,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,350.12/359,298.66 = 147,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,350.12x = 359,298.66 × 147,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,350.12x = 52,882,798,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882,798,394.24/260,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,121.85

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