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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,665.86, 361,107.62 and 146,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,665.86, 361,107.62 and 146,964.72 is: 202,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,665.86 : 361,107.62 = 146,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,665.86/361,107.62 = 146,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,665.86x = 361,107.62 × 146,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,665.86x = 53,070,079,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,070,079,572.14/261,665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,816.21

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