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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,702.43, 359,776.94 and 147,522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,702.43, 359,776.94 and 147,522.75 is: 203,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,702.43 : 359,776.94 = 147,522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,702.43/359,776.94 = 147,522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,702.43x = 359,776.94 × 147,522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,702.43x = 53,075,282,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075,282,837.77/260,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,585.69

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