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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,942.81, 360,101.08 and 147,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,942.81, 360,101.08 and 147,787.43 is: 203,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,942.81 : 360,101.08 = 147,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,942.81/360,101.08 = 147,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,942.81x = 360,101.08 × 147,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,942.81x = 53,218,413,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,413,153.42/260,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,946.65

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