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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,038.33, 361,614.11 and 148,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,038.33, 361,614.11 and 148,867.29 is: 205,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,038.33 : 361,614.11 = 148,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,038.33/361,614.11 = 148,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,038.33x = 361,614.11 × 148,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,038.33x = 53,832,511,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832,511,837.13/262,038.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,437.55

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