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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,175.68, 359,075.44 and 146,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,175.68, 359,075.44 and 146,996 is: 202,873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,175.68 : 359,075.44 = 146,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,175.68/359,075.44 = 146,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,175.68x = 359,075.44 × 146,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,175.68x = 52,782,653,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782,653,378.24/260,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,873.13

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