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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,016.53, 360,232.62 and 146,326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,016.53, 360,232.62 and 146,326.10 is: 201,946.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,016.53 : 360,232.62 = 146,326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,016.53/360,232.62 = 146,326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,016.53x = 360,232.62 × 146,326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,016.53x = 52,711,432,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711,432,027.50/261,016.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,946.72

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