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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,011.10, 391,570.65 and 148,745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,011.10, 391,570.65 and 148,745.10 is: 223,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,011.10 : 391,570.65 = 148,745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,011.10/391,570.65 = 148,745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,011.10x = 391,570.65 × 148,745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,011.10x = 58,244,215,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244,215,491.32/261,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,148.42

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