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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,263.03, 360,571.16 and 148,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,263.03, 360,571.16 and 148,073.63 is: 204,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,263.03 : 360,571.16 = 148,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,263.03/360,571.16 = 148,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,263.03x = 360,571.16 × 148,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,263.03x = 53,391,079,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391,079,101.84/261,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,357.58

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