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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,411.53, 360,748.10 and 148,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,411.53, 360,748.10 and 148,234.28 is: 204,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,411.53 : 360,748.10 = 148,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,411.53/360,748.10 = 148,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,411.53x = 360,748.10 × 148,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,411.53x = 53,475,234,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,475,234,123.70/261,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,563.41

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