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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,042.48, 360,226.44 and 147,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,042.48, 360,226.44 and 147,866.04 is: 204,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,042.48 : 360,226.44 = 147,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,042.48/360,226.44 = 147,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,042.48x = 360,226.44 × 147,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,042.48x = 53,265,257,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,257,186.10/261,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,048.23

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