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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,240.24, 360,515.46 and 146,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,240.24, 360,515.46 and 146,544.30 is: 202,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,240.24 : 360,515.46 = 146,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,240.24/360,515.46 = 146,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,240.24x = 360,515.46 × 146,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,240.24x = 52,831,485,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,831,485,724.88/261,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,233.34

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