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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,111.04, 358,961.40 and 146,941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,111.04, 358,961.40 and 146,941.08 is: 202,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,111.04 : 358,961.40 = 146,941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,111.04/358,961.40 = 146,941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,111.04x = 358,961.40 × 146,941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,111.04x = 52,746,175,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746,175,794.31/260,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,783.30

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