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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,040.51, 358,863.01 and 146,863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,040.51, 358,863.01 and 146,863.26 is: 202,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,040.51 : 358,863.01 = 146,863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,040.51/358,863.01 = 146,863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,040.51x = 358,863.01 × 146,863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,040.51x = 52,703,791,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703,791,174.85/260,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,675.31

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