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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,671.29, 361,105.01 and 146,954.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,671.29, 361,105.01 and 146,954.76 is: 202,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,671.29 : 361,105.01 = 146,954.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,671.29/361,105.01 = 146,954.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,671.29x = 361,105.01 × 146,954.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,671.29x = 53,066,100,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066,100,614.72/261,671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,796.81

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