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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,742.72, 359,795.22 and 146,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,742.72, 359,795.22 and 146,005.41 is: 201,470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,742.72 : 359,795.22 = 146,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,742.72/359,795.22 = 146,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,742.72x = 359,795.22 × 146,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,742.72x = 52,532,049,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532,049,413.85/260,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,470.82

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