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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,849.41, 360,002.07 and 146,159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,849.41, 360,002.07 and 146,159.03 is: 201,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,849.41 : 360,002.07 = 146,159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,849.41/360,002.07 = 146,159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,849.41x = 360,002.07 × 146,159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,849.41x = 52,617,554,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617,554,249.20/260,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,716.21

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