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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,380.72, 359,343.48 and 145,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,380.72, 359,343.48 and 145,697.14 is: 201,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,380.72 : 359,343.48 = 145,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,380.72/359,343.48 = 145,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,380.72x = 359,343.48 × 145,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,380.72x = 52,355,317,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355,317,313.65/260,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,072.17

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