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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,447.47, 360,797.51 and 148,270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,447.47, 360,797.51 and 148,270.22 is: 204,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,447.47 : 360,797.51 = 148,270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,447.47/360,797.51 = 148,270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,447.47x = 360,797.51 × 148,270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,447.47x = 53,495,526,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,495,526,102.83/261,447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,612.91

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