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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,372.66, 359,297.31 and 145,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,372.66, 359,297.31 and 145,631.42 is: 200,961.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,372.66 : 359,297.31 = 145,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,372.66/359,297.31 = 145,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,372.66x = 359,297.31 × 145,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,372.66x = 52,324,977,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,977,554.48/260,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,961.88

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