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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,068.32, 358,901.28 and 146,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,068.32, 358,901.28 and 146,891.52 is: 202,714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,068.32 : 358,901.28 = 146,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,068.32/358,901.28 = 146,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,068.32x = 358,901.28 × 146,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,068.32x = 52,719,554,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,719,554,549.15/260,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,714.25

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