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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,668.10, 361,108.61 and 146,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,668.10, 361,108.61 and 146,955.90 is: 202,802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,668.10 : 361,108.61 = 146,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,668.10/361,108.61 = 146,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,668.10x = 361,108.61 × 146,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,668.10x = 53,067,040,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,040,780.30/261,668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,802.87

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