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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,131.26, 359,010.34 and 146,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,131.26, 359,010.34 and 146,961.30 is: 202,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,131.26 : 359,010.34 = 146,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,131.26/359,010.34 = 146,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,131.26x = 359,010.34 × 146,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,131.26x = 52,760,626,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,760,626,279.84/260,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,823.09

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