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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,641.59, 361,069.18 and 146,945.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,641.59, 361,069.18 and 146,945.06 is: 202,786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,641.59 : 361,069.18 = 146,945.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,641.59/361,069.18 = 146,945.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,641.59x = 361,069.18 × 146,945.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,641.59x = 53,057,332,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,057,332,319.25/261,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,786.31

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