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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,772.73, 359,804.68 and 147,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,772.73, 359,804.68 and 147,595.48 is: 203,646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,772.73 : 359,804.68 = 147,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,772.73/359,804.68 = 147,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,772.73x = 359,804.68 × 147,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,772.73x = 53,105,544,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105,544,450.85/260,772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,646.85

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