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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,436.32, 360,761.04 and 148,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,436.32, 360,761.04 and 148,269.60 is: 204,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,436.32 : 360,761.04 = 148,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,436.32/360,761.04 = 148,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,436.32x = 360,761.04 × 148,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,436.32x = 53,489,895,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489,895,096.38/261,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,600.09

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