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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,870.02, 360,006.39 and 146,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,870.02, 360,006.39 and 146,157.14 is: 201,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,870.02 : 360,006.39 = 146,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,870.02/360,006.39 = 146,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,870.02x = 360,006.39 × 146,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,870.02x = 52,617,504,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617,504,344.12/260,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,700.09

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