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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,533.52, 360,954.30 and 146,859.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,533.52, 360,954.30 and 146,859.59 is: 202,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,533.52 : 360,954.30 = 146,859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,533.52/360,954.30 = 146,859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,533.52x = 360,954.30 × 146,859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,533.52x = 53,009,597,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009,597,967.67/261,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,687.59

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