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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,332.20, 360,628.23 and 148,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,332.20, 360,628.23 and 148,152.52 is: 204,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,332.20 : 360,628.23 = 148,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,332.20/360,628.23 = 148,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,332.20x = 360,628.23 × 148,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,332.20x = 53,427,981,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,427,981,057.64/261,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,444.69

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