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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,005.61, 360,213.02 and 146,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,005.61, 360,213.02 and 146,303.73 is: 201,913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,005.61 : 360,213.02 = 146,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,005.61/360,213.02 = 146,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,005.61x = 360,213.02 × 146,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,005.61x = 52,700,508,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700,508,420.56/261,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,913.32

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