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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,983.08, 361,537.86 and 148,812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,983.08, 361,537.86 and 148,812.04 is: 205,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,983.08 : 361,537.86 = 148,812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,983.08/361,537.86 = 148,812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,983.08x = 361,537.86 × 148,812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,983.08x = 53,801,186,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,801,186,483.83/261,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,361.30

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