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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,106.11, 360,323.37 and 146,384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,106.11, 360,323.37 and 146,384.19 is: 202,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,106.11 : 360,323.37 = 146,384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,106.11/360,323.37 = 146,384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,106.11x = 360,323.37 × 146,384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,106.11x = 52,745,644,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745,644,655.52/261,106.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,008.47

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