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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,001.14, 360,206.85 and 146,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,001.14, 360,206.85 and 146,299.26 is: 201,907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,001.14 : 360,206.85 = 146,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,001.14/360,206.85 = 146,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,001.14x = 360,206.85 × 146,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,001.14x = 52,697,996,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,697,996,678.40/261,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,907.15

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