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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,853.32, 359,975.70 and 147,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,853.32, 359,975.70 and 147,675.08 is: 203,790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,853.32 : 359,975.70 = 147,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,853.32/359,975.70 = 147,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,853.32x = 359,975.70 × 147,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,853.32x = 53,159,440,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,159,440,295.56/260,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,790.55

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