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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,932.32, 360,095.04 and 147,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,932.32, 360,095.04 and 147,752.64 is: 203,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,932.32 : 360,095.04 = 147,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,932.32/360,095.04 = 147,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,932.32x = 360,095.04 × 147,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,932.32x = 53,204,992,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204,992,810.91/260,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,903.42

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