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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,982.20, 360,180.71 and 146,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,982.20, 360,180.71 and 146,280.33 is: 201,881.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,982.20 : 360,180.71 = 146,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,982.20/360,180.71 = 146,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,982.20x = 360,180.71 × 146,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,982.20x = 52,687,353,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687,353,484.14/260,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,881.02

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