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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,578.26, 359,594.55 and 147,401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,578.26, 359,594.55 and 147,401.01 is: 203,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,578.26 : 359,594.55 = 147,401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,578.26/359,594.55 = 147,401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,578.26x = 359,594.55 × 147,401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,578.26x = 53,004,599,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004,599,860.50/260,578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,411.44

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