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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,071.28, 360,285.70 and 147,894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,071.28, 360,285.70 and 147,894.04 is: 204,097.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,071.28 : 360,285.70 = 147,894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,071.28/360,285.70 = 147,894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,071.28x = 360,285.70 × 147,894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,071.28x = 53,284,107,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284,107,727.23/261,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,097.93

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