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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,429.44, 360,772.60 and 148,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,429.44, 360,772.60 and 148,252.20 is: 204,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,429.44 : 360,772.60 = 148,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,429.44/360,772.60 = 148,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,429.44x = 360,772.60 × 148,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,429.44x = 53,485,331,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485,331,649.72/261,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,588.02

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