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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,429.69, 360,772.94 and 148,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,429.69, 360,772.94 and 148,252.44 is: 204,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,429.69 : 360,772.94 = 148,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,429.69/360,772.94 = 148,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,429.69x = 360,772.94 × 148,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,429.69x = 53,485,468,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485,468,640.97/261,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,588.35

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