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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,413.29, 360,749.33 and 146,691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,413.29, 360,749.33 and 146,691.67 is: 202,433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,413.29 : 360,749.33 = 146,691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,413.29/360,749.33 = 146,691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,413.29x = 360,749.33 × 146,691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,413.29x = 52,918,921,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918,921,669.08/261,413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,433.94

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