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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,267.75, 360,553.68 and 146,571.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,267.75, 360,553.68 and 146,571.93 is: 202,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,267.75 : 360,553.68 = 146,571.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,267.75/360,553.68 = 146,571.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,267.75x = 360,553.68 × 146,571.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,267.75x = 52,847,048,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847,048,746.20/261,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,271.61

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