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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,068.28, 360,281.57 and 147,891.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,068.28, 360,281.57 and 147,891.03 is: 204,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,068.28 : 360,281.57 = 147,891.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,068.28/360,281.57 = 147,891.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,068.28x = 360,281.57 × 147,891.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,068.28x = 53,282,411,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,411,737.86/261,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,093.78

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