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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,176.82, 359,051.02 and 146,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,176.82, 359,051.02 and 146,997.14 is: 202,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,176.82 : 359,051.02 = 146,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,176.82/359,051.02 = 146,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,176.82x = 359,051.02 × 146,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,176.82x = 52,779,473,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779,473,054.08/260,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,860.01

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