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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,048.06, 361,626.61 and 148,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,048.06, 361,626.61 and 148,892.68 is: 205,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,048.06 : 361,626.61 = 148,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,048.06/361,626.61 = 148,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,048.06x = 361,626.61 × 148,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,048.06x = 53,843,553,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843,553,314.08/262,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,472.06

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