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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,939.81, 360,096.94 and 147,784.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,939.81, 360,096.94 and 147,784.43 is: 203,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,939.81 : 360,096.94 = 147,784.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,939.81/360,096.94 = 147,784.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,939.81x = 360,096.94 × 147,784.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,939.81x = 53,216,722,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216,722,107.62/260,939.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,942.52

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