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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,346.56, 360,637.92 and 148,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,346.56, 360,637.92 and 148,187.52 is: 204,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,346.56 : 360,637.92 = 148,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,346.56/360,637.92 = 148,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,346.56x = 360,637.92 × 148,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,346.56x = 53,442,038,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,442,038,982.76/261,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,487.25

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