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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,231.64, 360,503.94 and 148,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,231.64, 360,503.94 and 148,051.96 is: 204,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,231.64 : 360,503.94 = 148,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,231.64/360,503.94 = 148,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,231.64x = 360,503.94 × 148,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,231.64x = 53,373,314,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373,314,904.72/261,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,314.13

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