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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,996.79, 360,200.85 and 146,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,996.79, 360,200.85 and 146,294.92 is: 201,901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,996.79 : 360,200.85 = 146,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,996.79/360,200.85 = 146,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,996.79x = 360,200.85 × 146,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,996.79x = 52,695,554,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695,554,534.68/260,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,901.16

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