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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,829.41, 361,302.39 and 147,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,829.41, 361,302.39 and 147,099.06 is: 202,984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,829.41 : 361,302.39 = 147,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,829.41/361,302.39 = 147,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,829.41x = 361,302.39 × 147,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,829.41x = 53,147,241,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,147,241,944.75/261,829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,984.23

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