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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,891.64, 360,036.27 and 146,178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,891.64, 360,036.27 and 146,178.81 is: 201,730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,891.64 : 360,036.27 = 146,178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,891.64/360,036.27 = 146,178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,891.64x = 360,036.27 × 146,178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,891.64x = 52,629,673,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629,673,505.44/260,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,730.01

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