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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,550.38, 359,534.12 and 145,822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,550.38, 359,534.12 and 145,822.18 is: 201,220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,550.38 : 359,534.12 = 145,822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,550.38/359,534.12 = 145,822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,550.38x = 359,534.12 × 145,822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,550.38x = 52,428,049,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428,049,162.78/260,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,220.39

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