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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,851.32, 359,972.94 and 147,673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,851.32, 359,972.94 and 147,673.08 is: 203,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,851.32 : 359,972.94 = 147,673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,851.32/359,972.94 = 147,673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,851.32x = 359,972.94 × 147,673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,851.32x = 53,158,312,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,158,312,766.46/260,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,787.79

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