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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,121.26, 358,996.48 and 146,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,121.26, 358,996.48 and 146,951.30 is: 202,809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,121.26 : 358,996.48 = 146,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,121.26/358,996.48 = 146,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,121.26x = 358,996.48 × 146,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,121.26x = 52,754,999,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,754,999,431.42/260,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,809.26

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