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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,794.82, 359,905.41 and 147,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,794.82, 359,905.41 and 147,615.14 is: 203,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,794.82 : 359,905.41 = 147,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,794.82/359,905.41 = 147,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,794.82x = 359,905.41 × 147,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,794.82x = 53,127,487,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,127,487,483.91/260,794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,713.74

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