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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,706.59, 361,155.18 and 146,985.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,706.59, 361,155.18 and 146,985.41 is: 202,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,706.59 : 361,155.18 = 146,985.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,706.59/361,155.18 = 146,985.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,706.59x = 361,155.18 × 146,985.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,706.59x = 53,084,540,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,540,400.15/261,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,839.91

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