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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,297.04, 360,582.96 and 148,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,297.04, 360,582.96 and 148,119.52 is: 204,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,297.04 : 360,582.96 = 148,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,297.04/360,582.96 = 148,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,297.04x = 360,582.96 × 148,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,297.04x = 53,409,374,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409,374,955.38/261,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,400.99

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