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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,017.24, 361,573.38 and 148,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,017.24, 361,573.38 and 148,827.48 is: 205,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,017.24 : 361,573.38 = 148,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,017.24/361,573.38 = 148,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,017.24x = 361,573.38 × 148,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,017.24x = 53,812,054,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812,054,980.48/262,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,376.01

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