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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,428.19, 360,770.87 and 148,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,428.19, 360,770.87 and 148,250.94 is: 204,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,428.19 : 360,770.87 = 148,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,428.19/360,770.87 = 148,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,428.19x = 360,770.87 × 148,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,428.19x = 53,484,620,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,484,620,602.12/261,428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,586.28

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