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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,835.12, 359,952.48 and 147,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,835.12, 359,952.48 and 147,657.88 is: 203,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,835.12 : 359,952.48 = 147,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,835.12/359,952.48 = 147,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,835.12x = 359,952.48 × 147,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,835.12x = 53,149,820,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,149,820,097.54/260,835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,767.88

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