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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,779.72, 359,877.20 and 147,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,779.72, 359,877.20 and 147,624.36 is: 203,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,779.72 : 359,877.20 = 147,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,779.72/359,877.20 = 147,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,779.72x = 359,877.20 × 147,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,779.72x = 53,126,641,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,126,641,328.59/260,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,722.29

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