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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,233.32, 359,105.30 and 145,521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,233.32, 359,105.30 and 145,521.41 is: 200,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,233.32 : 359,105.30 = 145,521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,233.32/359,105.30 = 145,521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,233.32x = 359,105.30 × 145,521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,233.32x = 52,257,509,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,509,594.47/260,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,810.22

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