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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,019.29, 360,216.51 and 146,300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,019.29, 360,216.51 and 146,300.04 is: 201,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,019.29 : 360,216.51 = 146,300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,019.29/360,216.51 = 146,300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,019.29x = 360,216.51 × 146,300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,019.29x = 52,699,687,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,687,289.08/261,019.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,899.59

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