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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,445.24, 360,712.14 and 148,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,445.24, 360,712.14 and 148,246.12 is: 204,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,445.24 : 360,712.14 = 148,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,445.24/360,712.14 = 148,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,445.24x = 360,712.14 × 148,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,445.24x = 53,474,175,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,474,175,191.90/261,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,532.98

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