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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,288.74, 360,582.30 and 146,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,288.74, 360,582.30 and 146,592.74 is: 202,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,288.74 : 360,582.30 = 146,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,288.74/360,582.30 = 146,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,288.74x = 360,582.30 × 146,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,288.74x = 52,858,747,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,747,352.50/261,288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,300.13

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