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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,743.23, 359,795.91 and 146,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,743.23, 359,795.91 and 146,005.92 is: 201,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,743.23 : 359,795.91 = 146,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,743.23/359,795.91 = 146,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,743.23x = 359,795.91 × 146,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,743.23x = 52,532,330,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532,330,322.78/260,743.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,471.51

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