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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,732.36, 359,801.52 and 147,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,732.36, 359,801.52 and 147,552.68 is: 203,617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,732.36 : 359,801.52 = 147,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,732.36/359,801.52 = 147,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,732.36x = 359,801.52 × 147,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,732.36x = 53,089,678,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,089,678,544.07/260,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,617.53

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