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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,282.73, 359,187.66 and 145,560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,282.73, 359,187.66 and 145,560.06 is: 200,871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,282.73 : 359,187.66 = 145,560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,282.73/359,187.66 = 145,560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,282.73x = 359,187.66 × 145,560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,282.73x = 52,283,377,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,377,340.86/260,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,871.48

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