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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,847.92, 361,350.57 and 148,670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,847.92, 361,350.57 and 148,670.67 is: 205,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,847.92 : 361,350.57 = 148,670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,847.92/361,350.57 = 148,670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,847.92x = 361,350.57 × 148,670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,847.92x = 53,722,231,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,722,231,346.78/261,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,165.77

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