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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,270.88, 360,556.08 and 148,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,270.88, 360,556.08 and 148,072.48 is: 204,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,270.88 : 360,556.08 = 148,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,270.88/360,556.08 = 148,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,270.88x = 360,556.08 × 148,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,270.88x = 53,388,432,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388,432,944.68/261,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.31

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