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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,020.11, 358,802.24 and 146,820.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,020.11, 358,802.24 and 146,820.99 is: 202,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,020.11 : 358,802.24 = 146,820.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,020.11/358,802.24 = 146,820.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,020.11x = 358,802.24 × 146,820.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,020.11x = 52,679,699,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,679,699,356.91/260,020.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,598.56

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