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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,304.27, 359,217.33 and 145,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,304.27, 359,217.33 and 145,581.60 is: 200,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,304.27 : 359,217.33 = 145,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,304.27/359,217.33 = 145,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,304.27x = 359,217.33 × 145,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,304.27x = 52,295,433,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295,433,649.13/260,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,901.17

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