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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,760.56, 359,787.89 and 147,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,760.56, 359,787.89 and 147,583.31 is: 203,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,760.56 : 359,787.89 = 147,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,760.56/359,787.89 = 147,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,760.56x = 359,787.89 × 147,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,760.56x = 53,098,685,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,685,167.26/260,760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,630.05

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