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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,784.32, 359,890.92 and 147,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,784.32, 359,890.92 and 147,604.64 is: 203,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,784.32 : 359,890.92 = 147,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,784.32/359,890.92 = 147,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,784.32x = 359,890.92 × 147,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,784.32x = 53,121,569,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121,569,685.87/260,784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,699.25

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