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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,357.60, 359,291.52 and 147,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,357.60, 359,291.52 and 147,180.32 is: 203,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,357.60 : 359,291.52 = 147,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,357.60/359,291.52 = 147,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,357.60x = 359,291.52 × 147,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,357.60x = 52,880,640,886.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880,640,886.89/260,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,107.73

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