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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,255.70, 360,522.66 and 148,076.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,255.70, 360,522.66 and 148,076.02 is: 204,339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,255.70 : 360,522.66 = 148,076.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,255.70/360,522.66 = 148,076.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,255.70x = 360,522.66 × 148,076.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,255.70x = 53,384,760,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384,760,612.61/261,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,339.12

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