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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,444.51, 360,711.15 and 146,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,444.51, 360,711.15 and 146,706.29 is: 202,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,444.51 : 360,711.15 = 146,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,444.51/360,711.15 = 146,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,444.51x = 360,711.15 × 146,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,444.51x = 52,918,592,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918,592,774.58/261,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,408.51

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