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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,341.70, 360,629.64 and 146,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,341.70, 360,629.64 and 146,604.30 is: 202,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,341.70 : 360,629.64 = 146,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,341.70/360,629.64 = 146,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,341.70x = 360,629.64 × 146,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,341.70x = 52,869,855,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869,855,931.45/261,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,301.65

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