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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,521.22, 359,586.87 and 147,409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,521.22, 359,586.87 and 147,409.58 is: 203,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,521.22 : 359,586.87 = 147,409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,521.22/359,586.87 = 147,409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,521.22x = 359,586.87 × 147,409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,521.22x = 53,006,549,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006,549,480.21/260,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,463.46

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