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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,793.42, 361,249.40 and 147,046.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,793.42, 361,249.40 and 147,046.07 is: 202,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,793.42 : 361,249.40 = 147,046.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,793.42/361,249.40 = 147,046.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,793.42x = 361,249.40 × 147,046.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,793.42x = 53,120,305,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,120,305,830.60/261,793.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,909.25

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