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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,048.56, 360,234.96 and 147,872.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,048.56, 360,234.96 and 147,872.24 is: 204,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,048.56 : 360,234.96 = 147,872.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,048.56/360,234.96 = 147,872.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,048.56x = 360,234.96 × 147,872.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,048.56x = 53,268,750,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268,750,461.51/261,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,056.86

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