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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,601.28, 360,998.88 and 148,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,601.28, 360,998.88 and 148,430.24 is: 204,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,601.28 : 360,998.88 = 148,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,601.28/360,998.88 = 148,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,601.28x = 360,998.88 × 148,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,601.28x = 53,583,150,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,150,398.13/261,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,827.55

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