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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,871.02, 360,007.77 and 146,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,871.02, 360,007.77 and 146,158.14 is: 201,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,871.02 : 360,007.77 = 146,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,871.02/360,007.77 = 146,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,871.02x = 360,007.77 × 146,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,871.02x = 52,618,066,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618,066,048.75/260,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,701.46

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