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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,577.14, 359,593.02 and 147,399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,577.14, 359,593.02 and 147,399.89 is: 203,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,577.14 : 359,593.02 = 147,399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,577.14/359,593.02 = 147,399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,577.14x = 359,593.02 × 147,399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,577.14x = 53,003,969,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,003,969,794.80/260,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,409.90

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