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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,167.32, 359,037.90 and 146,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,167.32, 359,037.90 and 146,987.64 is: 202,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,167.32 : 359,037.90 = 146,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,167.32/359,037.90 = 146,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,167.32x = 359,037.90 × 146,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,167.32x = 52,774,133,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,133,591.56/260,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,846.90

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