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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,771.95, 359,835.51 and 146,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,771.95, 359,835.51 and 146,034.64 is: 201,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,771.95 : 359,835.51 = 146,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,771.95/359,835.51 = 146,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,771.95x = 359,835.51 × 146,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,771.95x = 52,548,449,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,548,449,162.07/260,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,511.13

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