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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,739.07, 359,790.19 and 146,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,739.07, 359,790.19 and 146,001.76 is: 201,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,739.07 : 359,790.19 = 146,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,739.07/359,790.19 = 146,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,739.07x = 359,790.19 × 146,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,739.07x = 52,529,999,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,529,999,706.25/260,739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,465.78

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