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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,248.06, 360,522.42 and 148,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,248.06, 360,522.42 and 148,071.62 is: 204,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,248.06 : 360,522.42 = 148,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,248.06/360,522.42 = 148,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,248.06x = 360,522.42 × 148,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,248.06x = 53,383,138,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,138,775.72/261,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,338.89

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