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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,332.64, 360,617.22 and 146,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,332.64, 360,617.22 and 146,595.30 is: 202,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,332.64 : 360,617.22 = 146,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,332.64/360,617.22 = 146,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,332.64x = 360,617.22 × 146,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,332.64x = 52,864,789,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864,789,551.07/261,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,289.27

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