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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,246.06, 360,519.66 and 148,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,246.06, 360,519.66 and 148,069.62 is: 204,336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,246.06 : 360,519.66 = 148,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,246.06/360,519.66 = 148,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,246.06x = 360,519.66 × 148,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,246.06x = 53,382,009,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,382,009,058.73/261,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,336.13

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