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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,775.81, 359,808.90 and 147,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,775.81, 359,808.90 and 147,598.56 is: 203,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,775.81 : 359,808.90 = 147,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,775.81/359,808.90 = 147,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,775.81x = 359,808.90 × 147,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,775.81x = 53,107,275,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107,275,515.18/260,775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,651.08

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