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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,001.36, 360,207.15 and 146,299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,001.36, 360,207.15 and 146,299.51 is: 201,907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,001.36 : 360,207.15 = 146,299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,001.36/360,207.15 = 146,299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,001.36x = 360,207.15 × 146,299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,001.36x = 52,698,127,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,127,742.46/261,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,907.49

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