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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,995.56, 360,161.82 and 147,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,995.56, 360,161.82 and 147,819.12 is: 203,983.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,995.56 : 360,161.82 = 147,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,995.56/360,161.82 = 147,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,995.56x = 360,161.82 × 147,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,995.56x = 53,238,803,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,803,290.00/260,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,983.56

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