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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,082, 358,942.37 and 146,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,082, 358,942.37 and 146,912.04 is: 202,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,082 : 358,942.37 = 146,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,082/358,942.37 = 146,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,082x = 358,942.37 × 146,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,082x = 52,732,955,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,732,955,084.57/260,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,755.11

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