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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,919.88, 361,451.94 and 148,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,919.88, 361,451.94 and 148,743.44 is: 205,267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,919.88 : 361,451.94 = 148,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,919.88/361,451.94 = 148,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,919.88x = 361,451.94 × 148,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,919.88x = 53,763,604,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,763,604,950.27/261,919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,267.37

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