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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,769.95, 359,832.76 and 146,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,769.95, 359,832.76 and 146,032.64 is: 201,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,769.95 : 359,832.76 = 146,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,769.95/359,832.76 = 146,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,769.95x = 359,832.76 × 146,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,769.95x = 52,547,325,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,547,325,371.96/260,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,508.37

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