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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,447.34, 360,797.34 and 148,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,447.34, 360,797.34 and 148,270.09 is: 204,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,447.34 : 360,797.34 = 148,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,447.34/360,797.34 = 148,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,447.34x = 360,797.34 × 148,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,447.34x = 53,495,454,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,495,454,073.56/261,447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,612.73

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