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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,848.82, 359,969.49 and 147,670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,848.82, 359,969.49 and 147,670.58 is: 203,784.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,848.82 : 359,969.49 = 147,670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,848.82/359,969.49 = 147,670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,848.82x = 359,969.49 × 147,670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,848.82x = 53,156,903,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,903,370.60/260,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,784.34

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