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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,011.12, 360,220.60 and 146,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,011.12, 360,220.60 and 146,309.24 is: 201,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,011.12 : 360,220.60 = 146,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,011.12/360,220.60 = 146,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,011.12x = 360,220.60 × 146,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,011.12x = 52,703,602,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703,602,218.34/261,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,920.91

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