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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,285.54, 360,579.46 and 148,108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,285.54, 360,579.46 and 148,108.29 is: 204,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,285.54 : 360,579.46 = 148,108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,285.54/360,579.46 = 148,108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,285.54x = 360,579.46 × 148,108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,285.54x = 53,404,807,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,807,229.72/261,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,392.51

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