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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,029.66, 360,220.91 and 147,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,029.66, 360,220.91 and 147,852.41 is: 204,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,029.66 : 360,220.91 = 147,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,029.66/360,220.91 = 147,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,029.66x = 360,220.91 × 147,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,029.66x = 53,259,527,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,527,135.53/261,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,036.31

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