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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,967.54, 360,113.22 and 144,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,967.54, 360,113.22 and 144,684.12 is: 199,651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,967.54 : 360,113.22 = 144,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,967.54/360,113.22 = 144,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,967.54x = 360,113.22 × 144,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,967.54x = 52,102,664,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,102,664,336.07/260,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,651.90

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