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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,365.02, 359,295.51 and 147,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,365.02, 359,295.51 and 147,181.02 is: 203,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,365.02 : 359,295.51 = 147,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,365.02/359,295.51 = 147,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,365.02x = 359,295.51 × 147,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,365.02x = 52,881,479,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,881,479,643.22/260,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,105.16

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