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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,072.31, 358,881.66 and 146,873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,072.31, 358,881.66 and 146,873.19 is: 202,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,072.31 : 358,881.66 = 146,873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,072.31/358,881.66 = 146,873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,072.31x = 358,881.66 × 146,873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,072.31x = 52,710,094,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710,094,236.70/260,072.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,674.76

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