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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,381.72, 359,344.86 and 145,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,381.72, 359,344.86 and 145,698.14 is: 201,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,381.72 : 359,344.86 = 145,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,381.72/359,344.86 = 145,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,381.72x = 359,344.86 × 145,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,381.72x = 52,355,877,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355,877,720.56/260,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,073.55

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