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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,759.62, 359,786.60 and 147,582.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,759.62, 359,786.60 and 147,582.37 is: 203,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,759.62 : 359,786.60 = 147,582.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,759.62/359,786.60 = 147,582.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,759.62x = 359,786.60 × 147,582.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,759.62x = 53,098,159,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,159,122.24/260,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,628.76

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