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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,117.26, 358,990.96 and 146,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,117.26, 358,990.96 and 146,947.30 is: 202,803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,117.26 : 358,990.96 = 146,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,117.26/358,990.96 = 146,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,117.26x = 358,990.96 × 146,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,117.26x = 52,752,752,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,752,752,296.41/260,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,803.74

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