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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,456.93, 360,803.57 and 148,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,456.93, 360,803.57 and 148,277.25 is: 204,618.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,456.93 : 360,803.57 = 148,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,456.93/360,803.57 = 148,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,456.93x = 360,803.57 × 148,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,456.93x = 53,498,960,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498,960,408.40/261,456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,618.64

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