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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,483.85, 359,472.33 and 147,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,483.85, 359,472.33 and 147,306.60 is: 203,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,483.85 : 359,472.33 = 147,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,483.85/359,472.33 = 147,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,483.85x = 359,472.33 × 147,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,483.85x = 52,952,646,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,952,646,726.38/260,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,285.72

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