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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,349.56, 360,642.06 and 148,190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,349.56, 360,642.06 and 148,190.52 is: 204,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,349.56 : 360,642.06 = 148,190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,349.56/360,642.06 = 148,190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,349.56x = 360,642.06 × 148,190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,349.56x = 53,443,734,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,443,734,405.27/261,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,491.39

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