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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,625.27, 361,038.28 and 146,904.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,625.27, 361,038.28 and 146,904.81 is: 202,726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,625.27 : 361,038.28 = 146,904.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,625.27/361,038.28 = 146,904.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,625.27x = 361,038.28 × 146,904.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,625.27x = 53,038,260,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038,260,906.92/261,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,726.07

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