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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,787.76, 359,888.24 and 147,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,787.76, 359,888.24 and 147,632.32 is: 203,733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,787.76 : 359,888.24 = 147,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,787.76/359,888.24 = 147,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,787.76x = 359,888.24 × 147,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,787.76x = 53,131,135,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,131,135,811.92/260,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,733.24

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