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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,053.43, 360,172.83 and 146,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,053.43, 360,172.83 and 146,316.17 is: 201,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,053.43 : 360,172.83 = 146,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,053.43/360,172.83 = 146,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,053.43x = 360,172.83 × 146,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,053.43x = 52,699,109,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,109,649.75/261,053.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,870.97

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