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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,004.96, 358,804.08 and 146,820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,004.96, 358,804.08 and 146,820.96 is: 202,611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,004.96 : 358,804.08 = 146,820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,004.96/358,804.08 = 146,820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,004.96x = 358,804.08 × 146,820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,004.96x = 52,679,959,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,679,959,477.52/260,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,611.36

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