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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,036.08, 361,611 and 148,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,036.08, 361,611 and 148,865.04 is: 205,434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,036.08 : 361,611 = 148,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,036.08/361,611 = 148,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,036.08x = 361,611 × 148,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,036.08x = 53,831,235,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,235,979.44/262,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,434.44

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