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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,193.52, 359,027.40 and 146,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,193.52, 359,027.40 and 146,974.96 is: 202,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,193.52 : 359,027.40 = 146,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,193.52/359,027.40 = 146,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,193.52x = 359,027.40 × 146,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,193.52x = 52,768,037,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,768,037,753.90/260,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,803.04

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