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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,774.81, 359,807.52 and 147,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,774.81, 359,807.52 and 147,597.56 is: 203,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,774.81 : 359,807.52 = 147,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,774.81/359,807.52 = 147,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,774.81x = 359,807.52 × 147,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,774.81x = 53,106,712,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,106,712,021.65/260,774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,649.70

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