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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,196.26, 360,435.84 and 146,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,196.26, 360,435.84 and 146,466.24 is: 202,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,196.26 : 360,435.84 = 146,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,196.26/360,435.84 = 146,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,196.26x = 360,435.84 × 146,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,196.26x = 52,791,682,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791,682,246.04/261,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,115.00

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