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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,752.52, 361,237.14 and 148,582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,752.52, 361,237.14 and 148,582.56 is: 205,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,752.52 : 361,237.14 = 148,582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,752.52/361,237.14 = 148,582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,752.52x = 361,237.14 × 148,582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,752.52x = 53,673,539,028.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,673,539,028.28/261,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,054.53

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