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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,619.54, 359,652.53 and 147,442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,619.54, 359,652.53 and 147,442.29 is: 203,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,619.54 : 359,652.53 = 147,442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,619.54/359,652.53 = 147,442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,619.54x = 359,652.53 × 147,442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,619.54x = 53,027,992,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027,992,627.49/260,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,468.98

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