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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,733.36, 359,802.90 and 147,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,733.36, 359,802.90 and 147,553.68 is: 203,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,733.36 : 359,802.90 = 147,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,733.36/359,802.90 = 147,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,733.36x = 359,802.90 × 147,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,733.36x = 53,090,241,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,090,241,969.67/260,733.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,618.91

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