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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,891.54, 360,023.94 and 146,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,891.54, 360,023.94 and 146,174.97 is: 201,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,891.54 : 360,023.94 = 146,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,891.54/360,023.94 = 146,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,891.54x = 360,023.94 × 146,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,891.54x = 52,626,488,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626,488,628.78/260,891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,717.88

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