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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,892.21, 361,384.28 and 147,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,892.21, 361,384.28 and 147,152.60 is: 203,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,892.21 : 361,384.28 = 147,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,892.21/361,384.28 = 147,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,892.21x = 361,384.28 × 147,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,892.21x = 53,178,636,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178,636,568.83/261,892.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.44

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