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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,029.32, 360,217.09 and 146,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,029.32, 360,217.09 and 146,307.76 is: 201,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,029.32 : 360,217.09 = 146,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,029.32/360,217.09 = 146,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,029.32x = 360,217.09 × 146,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,029.32x = 52,702,555,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702,555,551.62/261,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,902.82

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