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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,047.58, 361,626.88 and 148,876.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,047.58, 361,626.88 and 148,876.54 is: 205,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,047.58 : 361,626.88 = 148,876.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,047.58/361,626.88 = 148,876.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,047.58x = 361,626.88 × 148,876.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,047.58x = 53,837,758,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,837,758,665.40/262,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,450.32

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