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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,976.60, 360,136.82 and 147,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,976.60, 360,136.82 and 147,799.35 is: 203,956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,976.60 : 360,136.82 = 147,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,976.60/360,136.82 = 147,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,976.60x = 360,136.82 × 147,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,976.60x = 53,227,987,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227,987,168.07/260,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,956.93

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