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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,886.86, 361,434.51 and 147,165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,886.86, 361,434.51 and 147,165.66 is: 203,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,886.86 : 361,434.51 = 147,165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,886.86/361,434.51 = 147,165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,886.86x = 361,434.51 × 147,165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,886.86x = 53,190,748,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,190,748,210.93/261,886.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,105.83

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