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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,671.04, 361,104.66 and 146,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,671.04, 361,104.66 and 146,954.51 is: 202,796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,671.04 : 361,104.66 = 146,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,671.04/361,104.66 = 146,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,671.04x = 361,104.66 × 146,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,671.04x = 53,065,959,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,065,959,901.60/261,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,796.46

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