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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,710.04, 361,131.17 and 146,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,710.04, 361,131.17 and 146,965.44 is: 202,796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,710.04 : 361,131.17 = 146,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,710.04/361,131.17 = 146,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,710.04x = 361,131.17 × 146,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,710.04x = 53,073,800,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,800,561.94/261,710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,796.20

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