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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,264.53, 360,573.24 and 148,075.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,264.53, 360,573.24 and 148,075.13 is: 204,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,264.53 : 360,573.24 = 148,075.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,264.53/360,573.24 = 148,075.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,264.53x = 360,573.24 × 148,075.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,264.53x = 53,391,927,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391,927,584.66/261,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,359.65

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