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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,762.50, 359,790.55 and 147,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,762.50, 359,790.55 and 147,585.25 is: 203,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,762.50 : 359,790.55 = 147,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,762.50/359,790.55 = 147,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,762.50x = 359,790.55 × 147,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,762.50x = 53,099,778,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099,778,269.39/260,762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,632.72

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