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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,172.14, 360,499.59 and 148,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,172.14, 360,499.59 and 148,070.22 is: 204,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,172.14 : 360,499.59 = 148,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,172.14/360,499.59 = 148,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,172.14x = 360,499.59 × 148,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,172.14x = 53,379,253,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,379,253,601.21/261,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,383.41

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