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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,022.42, 360,211.62 and 147,845.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,022.42, 360,211.62 and 147,845.17 is: 204,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,022.42 : 360,211.62 = 147,845.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,022.42/360,211.62 = 147,845.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,022.42x = 360,211.62 × 147,845.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,022.42x = 53,255,548,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,255,548,194.88/261,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,026.72

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