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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,900.78, 360,081.14 and 146,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,900.78, 360,081.14 and 146,187.18 is: 201,759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,900.78 : 360,081.14 = 146,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,900.78/360,081.14 = 146,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,900.78x = 360,081.14 × 146,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,900.78x = 52,639,245,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639,245,696.85/260,900.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,759.64

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