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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,035.29, 358,822.31 and 146,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,035.29, 358,822.31 and 146,836.17 is: 202,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,035.29 : 358,822.31 = 146,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,035.29/358,822.31 = 146,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,035.29x = 358,822.31 × 146,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,035.29x = 52,688,092,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,688,092,976.77/260,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,619.01

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