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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,117.84, 358,942.92 and 146,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,117.84, 358,942.92 and 146,951.12 is: 202,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,117.84 : 358,942.92 = 146,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,117.84/358,942.92 = 146,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,117.84x = 358,942.92 × 146,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,117.84x = 52,747,064,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747,064,110.07/260,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,781.42

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