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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,169.57, 359,041.01 and 146,989.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,169.57, 359,041.01 and 146,989.89 is: 202,850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,169.57 : 359,041.01 = 146,989.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,169.57/359,041.01 = 146,989.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,169.57x = 359,041.01 × 146,989.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,169.57x = 52,775,397,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,775,397,830.44/260,169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,850.00

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