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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,036.83, 361,612.04 and 148,865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,036.83, 361,612.04 and 148,865.79 is: 205,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,036.83 : 361,612.04 = 148,865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,036.83/361,612.04 = 148,865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,036.83x = 361,612.04 × 148,865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,036.83x = 53,831,661,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,661,263.78/262,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,435.48

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