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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,264.24, 360,558.90 and 146,579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,264.24, 360,558.90 and 146,579.19 is: 202,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,264.24 : 360,558.90 = 146,579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,264.24/360,558.90 = 146,579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,264.24x = 360,558.90 × 146,579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,264.24x = 52,850,431,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850,431,509.29/261,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,287.28

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