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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,528.62, 359,535.94 and 145,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,528.62, 359,535.94 and 145,806.36 is: 201,216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,528.62 : 359,535.94 = 145,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,528.62/359,535.94 = 145,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,528.62x = 359,535.94 × 145,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,528.62x = 52,422,626,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,626,700.58/260,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,216.38

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