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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,984.08, 361,539.24 and 148,813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,984.08, 361,539.24 and 148,813.04 is: 205,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,984.08 : 361,539.24 = 148,813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,984.08/361,539.24 = 148,813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,984.08x = 361,539.24 × 148,813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,984.08x = 53,801,753,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,801,753,383.69/261,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,362.68

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