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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,979.22, 360,176.70 and 146,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,979.22, 360,176.70 and 146,277.40 is: 201,877.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,979.22 : 360,176.70 = 146,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,979.22/360,176.70 = 146,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,979.22x = 360,176.70 × 146,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,979.22x = 52,685,711,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,685,711,216.58/260,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,877.04

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