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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,008.10, 391,566.15 and 148,742.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,008.10, 391,566.15 and 148,742.10 is: 223,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,008.10 : 391,566.15 = 148,742.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,008.10/391,566.15 = 148,742.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,008.10x = 391,566.15 × 148,742.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,008.10x = 58,242,371,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,242,371,439.92/261,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,143.92

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