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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,691.06, 359,782.92 and 147,521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,691.06, 359,782.92 and 147,521.10 is: 203,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,691.06 : 359,782.92 = 147,521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,691.06/359,782.92 = 147,521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,691.06x = 359,782.92 × 147,521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,691.06x = 53,075,572,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075,572,119.61/260,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,595.67

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