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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,030.03, 360,228.78 and 147,852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,030.03, 360,228.78 and 147,852.78 is: 204,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,030.03 : 360,228.78 = 147,852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,030.03/360,228.78 = 147,852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,030.03x = 360,228.78 × 147,852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,030.03x = 53,260,826,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,260,826,559.01/261,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,040.99

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