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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,175.64, 360,504.42 and 148,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,175.64, 360,504.42 and 148,073.72 is: 204,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,175.64 : 360,504.42 = 148,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,175.64/360,504.42 = 148,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,175.64x = 360,504.42 × 148,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,175.64x = 53,381,230,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381,230,545.84/261,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,388.24

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