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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,991.86, 360,194.04 and 146,289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,991.86, 360,194.04 and 146,289.98 is: 201,894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,991.86 : 360,194.04 = 146,289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,991.86/360,194.04 = 146,289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,991.86x = 360,194.04 × 146,289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,991.86x = 52,692,779,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,779,808.20/260,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,894.35

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