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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,516, 359,512.08 and 147,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,516, 359,512.08 and 147,336.32 is: 203,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,516 : 359,512.08 = 147,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,516/359,512.08 = 147,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,516x = 359,512.08 × 147,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,516x = 52,969,186,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,969,186,862.75/260,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,324.12

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