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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,237.16, 359,127.93 and 145,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,237.16, 359,127.93 and 145,519.96 is: 200,817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,237.16 : 359,127.93 = 145,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,237.16/359,127.93 = 145,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,237.16x = 359,127.93 × 145,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,237.16x = 52,260,282,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,282,008.48/260,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,817.91

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