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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,036.18, 360,222.93 and 147,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,036.18, 360,222.93 and 147,895.38 is: 204,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,036.18 : 360,222.93 = 147,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,036.18/360,222.93 = 147,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,036.18x = 360,222.93 × 147,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,036.18x = 53,275,307,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,275,307,117.06/261,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,091.66

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