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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,293.04, 360,577.44 and 148,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,293.04, 360,577.44 and 148,115.52 is: 204,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,293.04 : 360,577.44 = 148,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,293.04/360,577.44 = 148,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,293.04x = 360,577.44 × 148,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,293.04x = 53,407,115,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407,115,025.87/261,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,395.48

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