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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,769.23, 359,799.85 and 147,591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,769.23, 359,799.85 and 147,591.98 is: 203,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,769.23 : 359,799.85 = 147,591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,769.23/359,799.85 = 147,591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,769.23x = 359,799.85 × 147,591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,769.23x = 53,103,571,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,103,571,999.94/260,769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,642.02

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