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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,583.44, 360,974.52 and 148,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,583.44, 360,974.52 and 148,403.76 is: 204,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,583.44 : 360,974.52 = 148,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,583.44/360,974.52 = 148,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,583.44x = 360,974.52 × 148,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,583.44x = 53,569,976,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569,976,032.20/261,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,791.16

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