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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,033.60, 391,258.80 and 148,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,033.60, 391,258.80 and 148,767.60 is: 222,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,033.60 : 391,258.80 = 148,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,033.60/391,258.80 = 148,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,033.60x = 391,258.80 × 148,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,033.60x = 58,206,632,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,206,632,654.88/261,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,985.21

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