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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,444.24, 360,710.76 and 148,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,444.24, 360,710.76 and 148,245.12 is: 204,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,444.24 : 360,710.76 = 148,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,444.24/360,710.76 = 148,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,444.24x = 360,710.76 × 148,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,444.24x = 53,473,609,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,473,609,901.49/261,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,531.60

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