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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,321.37, 359,236.31 and 145,600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,321.37, 359,236.31 and 145,600.23 is: 200,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,321.37 : 359,236.31 = 145,600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,321.37/359,236.31 = 145,600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,321.37x = 359,236.31 × 145,600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,321.37x = 52,304,888,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,888,632.35/260,321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,924.30

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