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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,575.34, 360,949.02 and 146,827.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,575.34, 360,949.02 and 146,827.70 is: 202,608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,575.34 : 360,949.02 = 146,827.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,575.34/360,949.02 = 146,827.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,575.34x = 360,949.02 × 146,827.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,575.34x = 52,997,314,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,997,314,423.85/261,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,608.22

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