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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,760.62, 359,787.98 and 147,583.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,760.62, 359,787.98 and 147,583.37 is: 203,630.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,760.62 : 359,787.98 = 147,583.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,760.62/359,787.98 = 147,583.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,760.62x = 359,787.98 × 147,583.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,760.62x = 53,098,722,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,722,573.89/260,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,630.14

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