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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,996.56, 360,163.20 and 147,820.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,996.56, 360,163.20 and 147,820.12 is: 203,984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,996.56 : 360,163.20 = 147,820.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,996.56/360,163.20 = 147,820.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,996.56x = 360,163.20 × 147,820.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,996.56x = 53,239,367,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,239,367,443.58/260,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,984.94

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