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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,646.09, 361,075.38 and 146,949.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,646.09, 361,075.38 and 146,949.55 is: 202,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,646.09 : 361,075.38 = 146,949.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,646.09/361,075.38 = 146,949.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,646.09x = 361,075.38 × 146,949.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,646.09x = 53,059,864,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059,864,607.08/261,646.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,792.50

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