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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,664.20, 361,076.01 and 148,486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,664.20, 361,076.01 and 148,486.95 is: 204,900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,664.20 : 361,076.01 = 148,486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,664.20/361,076.01 = 148,486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,664.20x = 361,076.01 × 148,486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,664.20x = 53,615,075,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615,075,443.07/261,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,900.31

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