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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,044.84, 360,267.24 and 146,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,044.84, 360,267.24 and 146,342.96 is: 201,967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,044.84 : 360,267.24 = 146,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,044.84/360,267.24 = 146,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,044.84x = 360,267.24 × 146,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,044.84x = 52,722,574,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722,574,292.63/261,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,967.50

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