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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,119.26, 358,993.72 and 146,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,119.26, 358,993.72 and 146,949.30 is: 202,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,119.26 : 358,993.72 = 146,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,119.26/358,993.72 = 146,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,119.26x = 358,993.72 × 146,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,119.26x = 52,753,875,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,753,875,858.40/260,119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,806.50

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