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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,235.66, 359,125.86 and 145,518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,235.66, 359,125.86 and 145,518.46 is: 200,815.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,235.66 : 359,125.86 = 145,518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,235.66/359,125.86 = 145,518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,235.66x = 359,125.86 × 145,518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,235.66x = 52,259,442,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259,442,093.38/260,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,815.84

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