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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,886.82, 361,376.88 and 147,147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,886.82, 361,376.88 and 147,147.23 is: 203,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,886.82 : 361,376.88 = 147,147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,886.82/361,376.88 = 147,147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,886.82x = 361,376.88 × 147,147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,886.82x = 53,175,606,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,606,878.04/261,886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,048.05

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