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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,389.46, 391,452.66 and 148,728.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,389.46, 391,452.66 and 148,728.36 is: 222,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,389.46 : 391,452.66 = 148,728.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,389.46/391,452.66 = 148,728.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,389.46x = 391,452.66 × 148,728.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,389.46x = 58,220,112,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220,112,139.44/261,389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,733.20

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