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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,439.26, 360,703.94 and 146,701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,439.26, 360,703.94 and 146,701.04 is: 202,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,439.26 : 360,703.94 = 146,701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,439.26/360,703.94 = 146,701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,439.26x = 360,703.94 × 146,701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,439.26x = 52,915,640,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,915,640,593.07/261,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,401.28

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