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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,077.48, 360,304.74 and 147,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,077.48, 360,304.74 and 147,901.16 is: 204,113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,077.48 : 360,304.74 = 147,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,077.48/360,304.74 = 147,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,077.48x = 360,304.74 × 147,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,077.48x = 53,289,488,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,289,488,999.50/261,077.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,113.69

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