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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,461.92, 360,810.44 and 148,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,461.92, 360,810.44 and 148,282.24 is: 204,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,461.92 : 360,810.44 = 148,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,461.92/360,810.44 = 148,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,461.92x = 360,810.44 × 148,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,461.92x = 53,501,780,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501,780,258.59/261,461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,625.52

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