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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,690.76, 359,669.58 and 145,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,690.76, 359,669.58 and 145,952.48 is: 201,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,690.76 : 359,669.58 = 145,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,690.76/359,669.58 = 145,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,690.76x = 359,669.58 × 145,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,690.76x = 52,494,667,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,667,181.56/260,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,367.58

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