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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,222.10, 359,107.08 and 145,504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,222.10, 359,107.08 and 145,504.89 is: 200,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,222.10 : 359,107.08 = 145,504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,222.10/359,107.08 = 145,504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,222.10x = 359,107.08 × 145,504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,222.10x = 52,251,836,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,836,173.62/260,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,797.07

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