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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,977.54, 360,127.02 and 144,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,977.54, 360,127.02 and 144,694.12 is: 199,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,977.54 : 360,127.02 = 144,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,977.54/360,127.02 = 144,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,977.54x = 360,127.02 × 144,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,977.54x = 52,108,262,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108,262,247.12/260,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,665.70

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