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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,060.31, 358,865.10 and 146,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,060.31, 358,865.10 and 146,861.19 is: 202,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,060.31 : 358,865.10 = 146,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,060.31/358,865.10 = 146,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,060.31x = 358,865.10 × 146,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,060.31x = 52,703,355,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703,355,635.47/260,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,658.21

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