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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,041.58, 361,618.61 and 148,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,041.58, 361,618.61 and 148,870.54 is: 205,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,041.58 : 361,618.61 = 148,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,041.58/361,618.61 = 148,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,041.58x = 361,618.61 × 148,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,041.58x = 53,834,357,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,834,357,744.75/262,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,442.04

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