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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,177.82, 359,052.40 and 146,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,177.82, 359,052.40 and 146,998.14 is: 202,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,177.82 : 359,052.40 = 146,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,177.82/359,052.40 = 146,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,177.82x = 359,052.40 × 146,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,177.82x = 52,780,034,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780,034,962.54/260,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,861.39

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