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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,470.83, 360,814.59 and 146,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,470.83, 360,814.59 and 146,738.76 is: 202,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,470.83 : 360,814.59 = 146,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,470.83/360,814.59 = 146,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,470.83x = 360,814.59 × 146,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,470.83x = 52,945,484,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945,484,976.24/261,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,490.98

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