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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,381.36, 360,701.40 and 146,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,381.36, 360,701.40 and 146,662.08 is: 202,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,381.36 : 360,701.40 = 146,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,381.36/360,701.40 = 146,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,381.36x = 360,701.40 × 146,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,381.36x = 52,901,217,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901,217,582.91/261,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,390.93

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