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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,047.51, 358,872.67 and 146,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,047.51, 358,872.67 and 146,870.26 is: 202,684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,047.51 : 358,872.67 = 146,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,047.51/358,872.67 = 146,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,047.51x = 358,872.67 × 146,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,047.51x = 52,707,722,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,722,349.79/260,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,684.97

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