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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,085.55, 360,298.67 and 147,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,085.55, 360,298.67 and 147,908.30 is: 204,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,085.55 : 360,298.67 = 147,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,085.55/360,298.67 = 147,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,085.55x = 360,298.67 × 147,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,085.55x = 53,291,161,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291,161,230.93/261,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,113.79

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