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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,702.04, 359,774.28 and 147,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,702.04, 359,774.28 and 147,524.76 is: 203,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,702.04 : 359,774.28 = 147,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,702.04/359,774.28 = 147,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,702.04x = 359,774.28 × 147,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,702.04x = 53,075,614,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075,614,311.17/260,702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,587.26

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