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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,744.48, 359,797.63 and 146,007.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,744.48, 359,797.63 and 146,007.17 is: 201,473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,744.48 : 359,797.63 = 146,007.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,744.48/359,797.63 = 146,007.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,744.48x = 359,797.63 × 146,007.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,744.48x = 52,533,031,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,533,031,930.02/260,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,473.23

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