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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,672.09, 361,116.19 and 146,970.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,672.09, 361,116.19 and 146,970.91 is: 202,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,672.09 : 361,116.19 = 146,970.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,672.09/361,116.19 = 146,970.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,672.09x = 361,116.19 × 146,970.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,672.09x = 53,073,575,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,575,060.03/261,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,824.75

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