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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,784.76, 359,884.10 and 147,629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,784.76, 359,884.10 and 147,629.32 is: 203,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,784.76 : 359,884.10 = 147,629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,784.76/359,884.10 = 147,629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,784.76x = 359,884.10 × 147,629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,784.76x = 53,129,444,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129,444,961.81/260,784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,729.10

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