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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,289.51, 360,579.27 and 148,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,289.51, 360,579.27 and 148,112.26 is: 204,394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,289.51 : 360,579.27 = 148,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,289.51/360,579.27 = 148,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,289.51x = 360,579.27 × 148,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,289.51x = 53,406,210,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,406,210,588.85/261,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,394.77

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