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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,459.93, 360,807.70 and 148,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,459.93, 360,807.70 and 148,280.25 is: 204,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,459.93 : 360,807.70 = 148,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,459.93/360,807.70 = 148,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,459.93x = 360,807.70 × 148,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,459.93x = 53,500,655,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500,655,957.93/261,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,622.77

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