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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,245.65, 360,514.29 and 146,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,245.65, 360,514.29 and 146,524.51 is: 202,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,245.65 : 360,514.29 = 146,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,245.65/360,514.29 = 146,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,245.65x = 360,514.29 × 146,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,245.65x = 52,824,180,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,824,180,140.89/261,245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,201.19

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