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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,711.04, 361,132.54 and 146,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,711.04, 361,132.54 and 146,966.44 is: 202,797.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,711.04 : 361,132.54 = 146,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,711.04/361,132.54 = 146,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,711.04x = 361,132.54 × 146,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,711.04x = 53,074,363,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074,363,771.96/261,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,797.57

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