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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,537.94, 360,911.73 and 148,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,537.94, 360,911.73 and 148,358.26 is: 204,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,537.94 : 360,911.73 = 148,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,537.94/360,911.73 = 148,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,537.94x = 360,911.73 × 148,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,537.94x = 53,544,236,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,544,236,276.39/261,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,728.37

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