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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,041.33, 361,618.26 and 148,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,041.33, 361,618.26 and 148,870.29 is: 205,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,041.33 : 361,618.26 = 148,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,041.33/361,618.26 = 148,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,041.33x = 361,618.26 × 148,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,041.33x = 53,834,215,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,834,215,235.50/262,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,441.70

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