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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,536.62, 359,546.97 and 145,814.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,536.62, 359,546.97 and 145,814.37 is: 201,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,536.62 : 359,546.97 = 145,814.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,536.62/359,546.97 = 145,814.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,536.62x = 359,546.97 × 145,814.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,536.62x = 52,427,114,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427,114,915.96/260,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,227.43

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