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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,764.94, 359,825.85 and 146,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,764.94, 359,825.85 and 146,027.63 is: 201,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,764.94 : 359,825.85 = 146,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,764.94/359,825.85 = 146,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,764.94x = 359,825.85 × 146,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,764.94x = 52,544,516,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544,516,987.80/260,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,501.46

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