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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,994.56, 360,160.44 and 147,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,994.56, 360,160.44 and 147,818.12 is: 203,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,994.56 : 360,160.44 = 147,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,994.56/360,160.44 = 147,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,994.56x = 360,160.44 × 147,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,994.56x = 53,238,239,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,239,139.17/260,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,982.18

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