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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,841.24, 359,974.40 and 146,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,841.24, 359,974.40 and 146,113.20 is: 201,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,841.24 : 359,974.40 = 146,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,841.24/359,974.40 = 146,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,841.24x = 359,974.40 × 146,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,841.24x = 52,597,010,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,597,010,771.51/260,841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,643.77

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