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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,942.82, 360,101.09 and 147,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,942.82, 360,101.09 and 147,787.44 is: 203,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,942.82 : 360,101.09 = 147,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,942.82/360,101.09 = 147,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,942.82x = 360,101.09 × 147,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,942.82x = 53,218,417,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,417,493.37/260,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,946.66

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