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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,529.94, 360,900.69 and 148,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,529.94, 360,900.69 and 148,350.26 is: 204,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,529.94 : 360,900.69 = 148,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,529.94/360,900.69 = 148,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,529.94x = 360,900.69 × 148,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,529.94x = 53,539,711,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,711,195.68/261,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,717.33

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