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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,094.14, 360,306.78 and 146,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,094.14, 360,306.78 and 146,372.22 is: 201,991.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,094.14 : 360,306.78 = 146,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,094.14/360,306.78 = 146,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,094.14x = 360,306.78 × 146,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,094.14x = 52,738,903,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738,903,269.65/261,094.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,991.91

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