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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,282.26, 359,187.48 and 145,561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,282.26, 359,187.48 and 145,561.08 is: 200,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,282.26 : 359,187.48 = 145,561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,282.26/359,187.48 = 145,561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,282.26x = 359,187.48 × 145,561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,282.26x = 52,283,717,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,717,511.28/260,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,873.15

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