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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,342.70, 360,631.02 and 146,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,342.70, 360,631.02 and 146,605.30 is: 202,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,342.70 : 360,631.02 = 146,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,342.70/360,631.02 = 146,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,342.70x = 360,631.02 × 146,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,342.70x = 52,870,418,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,418,876.41/261,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,303.03

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