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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,421.60, 359,380.08 and 147,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,421.60, 359,380.08 and 147,244.80 is: 203,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,421.60 : 359,380.08 = 147,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,421.60/359,380.08 = 147,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,421.60x = 359,380.08 × 147,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,421.60x = 52,916,848,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916,848,003.58/260,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,196.85

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