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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,468.88, 360,827.81 and 145,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,468.88, 360,827.81 and 145,182.60 is: 200,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,468.88 : 360,827.81 = 145,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,468.88/360,827.81 = 145,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,468.88x = 360,827.81 × 145,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,468.88x = 52,385,920,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,920,235.30/261,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,352.41

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