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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,113.50, 358,985.79 and 146,943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,113.50, 358,985.79 and 146,943.54 is: 202,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,113.50 : 358,985.79 = 146,943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,113.50/358,985.79 = 146,943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,113.50x = 358,985.79 × 146,943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,113.50x = 52,750,642,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,750,642,792.30/260,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,798.56

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