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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,788.91, 361,243.19 and 147,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,788.91, 361,243.19 and 147,041.58 is: 202,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,788.91 : 361,243.19 = 147,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,788.91/361,243.19 = 147,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,788.91x = 361,243.19 × 147,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,788.91x = 53,117,769,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,117,769,112.11/261,788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,903.05

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