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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,667.40, 361,102.74 and 148,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,667.40, 361,102.74 and 148,492.04 is: 204,920.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,667.40 : 361,102.74 = 148,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,667.40/361,102.74 = 148,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,667.40x = 361,102.74 × 148,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,667.40x = 53,620,882,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620,882,512.19/261,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,920.00

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