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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,826.16, 361,297.91 and 147,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,826.16, 361,297.91 and 147,095.81 is: 202,979.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,826.16 : 361,297.91 = 147,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,826.16/361,297.91 = 147,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,826.16x = 361,297.91 × 147,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,826.16x = 53,145,406,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145,406,180.79/261,826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,979.74

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