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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,518, 359,514.84 and 147,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,518, 359,514.84 and 147,338.32 is: 203,326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,518 : 359,514.84 = 147,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,518/359,514.84 = 147,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,518x = 359,514.84 × 147,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,518x = 52,970,312,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,970,312,540.67/260,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,326.88

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