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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,287.64, 360,576.67 and 148,110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,287.64, 360,576.67 and 148,110.39 is: 204,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,287.64 : 360,576.67 = 148,110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,287.64/360,576.67 = 148,110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,287.64x = 360,576.67 × 148,110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,287.64x = 53,405,151,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,151,218.60/261,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,392.18

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