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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,848.32, 359,968.80 and 147,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,848.32, 359,968.80 and 147,670.08 is: 203,783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,848.32 : 359,968.80 = 147,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,848.32/359,968.80 = 147,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,848.32x = 359,968.80 × 147,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,848.32x = 53,156,621,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,621,493.50/260,848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,783.65

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