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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,410.35, 359,364.56 and 147,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,410.35, 359,364.56 and 147,233.55 is: 203,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,410.35 : 359,364.56 = 147,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,410.35/359,364.56 = 147,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,410.35x = 359,364.56 × 147,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,410.35x = 52,910,519,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,910,519,176.82/260,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,181.32

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