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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,840.52, 361,342.32 and 148,665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,840.52, 361,342.32 and 148,665.68 is: 205,160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,840.52 : 361,342.32 = 148,665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,840.52/361,342.32 = 148,665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,840.52x = 361,342.32 × 148,665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,840.52x = 53,719,201,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,719,201,715.58/261,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,160.00

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