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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,277.76, 360,577.52 and 146,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,277.76, 360,577.52 and 146,592.68 is: 202,305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,277.76 : 360,577.52 = 146,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,277.76/360,577.52 = 146,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,277.76x = 360,577.52 × 146,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,277.76x = 52,858,025,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,025,004.55/261,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,305.87

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