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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,841.60, 359,942.40 and 147,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,841.60, 359,942.40 and 147,657.60 is: 203,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,841.60 : 359,942.40 = 147,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,841.60/359,942.40 = 147,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,841.60x = 359,942.40 × 147,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,841.60x = 53,148,230,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,148,230,922.24/260,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,756.73

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