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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,770.23, 359,801.23 and 147,592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,770.23, 359,801.23 and 147,592.98 is: 203,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,770.23 : 359,801.23 = 147,592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,770.23/359,801.23 = 147,592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,770.23x = 359,801.23 × 147,592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,770.23x = 53,104,135,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,135,743.37/260,770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,643.40

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