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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,579.26, 359,595.93 and 147,402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,579.26, 359,595.93 and 147,402.01 is: 203,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,579.26 : 359,595.93 = 147,402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,579.26/359,595.93 = 147,402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,579.26x = 359,595.93 × 147,402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,579.26x = 53,005,162,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005,162,869.82/260,579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,412.82

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