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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,780.72, 359,878.56 and 147,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,780.72, 359,878.56 and 147,625.34 is: 203,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,780.72 : 359,878.56 = 147,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,780.72/359,878.56 = 147,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,780.72x = 359,878.56 × 147,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,780.72x = 53,127,194,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,127,194,778.71/260,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,723.63

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