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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,951.96, 360,115.08 and 146,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,951.96, 360,115.08 and 146,230.86 is: 201,799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,951.96 : 360,115.08 = 146,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,951.96/360,115.08 = 146,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,951.96x = 360,115.08 × 146,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,951.96x = 52,659,937,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659,937,847.37/260,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,799.36

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