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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,996.30, 360,200.17 and 146,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,996.30, 360,200.17 and 146,294.42 is: 201,900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,996.30 : 360,200.17 = 146,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,996.30/360,200.17 = 146,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,996.30x = 360,200.17 × 146,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,996.30x = 52,695,274,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695,274,222.58/260,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,900.47

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