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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,531.94, 360,903.45 and 148,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,531.94, 360,903.45 and 148,352.26 is: 204,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,531.94 : 360,903.45 = 148,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,531.94/360,903.45 = 148,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,531.94x = 360,903.45 × 148,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,531.94x = 53,540,842,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,540,842,449.30/261,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,720.09

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