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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,700.93, 359,774.87 and 147,521.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,700.93, 359,774.87 and 147,521.25 is: 203,583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,700.93 : 359,774.87 = 147,521.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,700.93/359,774.87 = 147,521.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,700.93x = 359,774.87 × 147,521.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,700.93x = 53,074,437,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074,437,803.38/260,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,583.62

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