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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,426.36, 359,386.44 and 147,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,426.36, 359,386.44 and 147,253.16 is: 203,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,426.36 : 359,386.44 = 147,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,426.36/359,386.44 = 147,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,426.36x = 359,386.44 × 147,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,426.36x = 52,920,789,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920,789,297.42/260,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,208.27

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