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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,444.01, 360,710.46 and 146,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,444.01, 360,710.46 and 146,705.79 is: 202,407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,444.01 : 360,710.46 = 146,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,444.01/360,710.46 = 146,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,444.01x = 360,710.46 × 146,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,444.01x = 52,918,312,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918,312,995.56/261,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,407.82

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