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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,744.90, 361,209.70 and 148,569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,744.90, 361,209.70 and 148,569.54 is: 205,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,744.90 : 361,209.70 = 148,569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,744.90/361,209.70 = 148,569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,744.90x = 361,209.70 × 148,569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,744.90x = 53,664,758,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664,758,972.54/261,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,026.95

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