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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,836.12, 359,953.86 and 147,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,836.12, 359,953.86 and 147,658.88 is: 203,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,836.12 : 359,953.86 = 147,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,836.12/359,953.86 = 147,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,836.12x = 359,953.86 × 147,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,836.12x = 53,150,383,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,150,383,819.28/260,836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,769.26

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