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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,113.12, 360,333.02 and 146,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,113.12, 360,333.02 and 146,391.20 is: 202,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,113.12 : 360,333.02 = 146,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,113.12/360,333.02 = 146,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,113.12x = 360,333.02 × 146,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,113.12x = 52,749,583,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,749,583,197.42/261,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,018.13

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