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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,475.48, 360,806.40 and 146,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,475.48, 360,806.40 and 146,730.40 is: 202,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,475.48 : 360,806.40 = 146,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,475.48/360,806.40 = 146,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,475.48x = 360,806.40 × 146,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,475.48x = 52,941,267,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,941,267,394.56/261,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,471.25

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