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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,430.44, 360,773.97 and 148,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,430.44, 360,773.97 and 148,253.19 is: 204,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,430.44 : 360,773.97 = 148,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,430.44/360,773.97 = 148,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,430.44x = 360,773.97 × 148,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,430.44x = 53,485,891,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485,891,921.46/261,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,589.38

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