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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,625, 359,660.07 and 147,447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,625, 359,660.07 and 147,447.75 is: 203,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,625 : 359,660.07 = 147,447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,625/359,660.07 = 147,447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,625x = 359,660.07 × 147,447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,625x = 53,031,068,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,031,068,086.34/260,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,476.52

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