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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,003.11, 360,209.57 and 146,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,003.11, 360,209.57 and 146,301.23 is: 201,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,003.11 : 360,209.57 = 146,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,003.11/360,209.57 = 146,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,003.11x = 360,209.57 × 146,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,003.11x = 52,699,103,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,103,317.79/261,003.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,909.87

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