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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,850.34, 361,353.72 and 148,673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,850.34, 361,353.72 and 148,673.09 is: 205,169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,850.34 : 361,353.72 = 148,673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,850.34/361,353.72 = 148,673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,850.34x = 361,353.72 × 148,673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,850.34x = 53,723,574,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723,574,135.39/261,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,169.01

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