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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,344.70, 360,633.78 and 146,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,344.70, 360,633.78 and 146,607.30 is: 202,305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,344.70 : 360,633.78 = 146,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,344.70/360,633.78 = 146,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,344.70x = 360,633.78 × 146,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,344.70x = 52,871,544,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,871,544,774.59/261,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,305.79

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