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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,986.95, 360,187.02 and 146,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,986.95, 360,187.02 and 146,265.03 is: 201,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,986.95 : 360,187.02 = 146,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,986.95/360,187.02 = 146,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,986.95x = 360,187.02 × 146,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,986.95x = 52,682,765,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,765,285.91/260,986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,859.77

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