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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,132.28, 358,981.80 and 146,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,132.28, 358,981.80 and 146,955.04 is: 202,797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,132.28 : 358,981.80 = 146,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,132.28/358,981.80 = 146,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,132.28x = 358,981.80 × 146,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,132.28x = 52,754,184,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,754,184,778.27/260,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,797.53

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