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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,288.45, 360,567.86 and 148,108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,288.45, 360,567.86 and 148,108.77 is: 204,384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,288.45 : 360,567.86 = 148,108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,288.45/360,567.86 = 148,108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,288.45x = 360,567.86 × 148,108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,288.45x = 53,403,261,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403,261,505.59/261,288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,384.32

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