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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,433.20, 360,748.20 and 146,696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,433.20, 360,748.20 and 146,696.84 is: 202,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,433.20 : 360,748.20 = 146,696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,433.20/360,748.20 = 146,696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,433.20x = 360,748.20 × 146,696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,433.20x = 52,920,620,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920,620,975.69/261,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,425.02

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