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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,168.07, 359,038.95 and 146,988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,168.07, 359,038.95 and 146,988.39 is: 202,847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,168.07 : 359,038.95 = 146,988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,168.07/359,038.95 = 146,988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,168.07x = 359,038.95 × 146,988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,168.07x = 52,774,557,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,557,207.79/260,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,847.94

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