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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,241.20, 360,508.86 and 146,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,241.20, 360,508.86 and 146,519.82 is: 202,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,241.20 : 360,508.86 = 146,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,241.20/360,508.86 = 146,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,241.20x = 360,508.86 × 146,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,241.20x = 52,821,693,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,821,693,275.61/261,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,195.11

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