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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,288.14, 360,577.37 and 148,110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,288.14, 360,577.37 and 148,110.89 is: 204,392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,288.14 : 360,577.37 = 148,110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,288.14/360,577.37 = 148,110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,288.14x = 360,577.37 × 148,110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,288.14x = 53,405,432,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,432,641.12/261,288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,392.87

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