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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,744.23, 359,797.28 and 146,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,744.23, 359,797.28 and 146,006.92 is: 201,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,744.23 : 359,797.28 = 146,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,744.23/359,797.28 = 146,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,744.23x = 359,797.28 × 146,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,744.23x = 52,532,892,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532,892,142.70/260,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,472.89

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