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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,105.71, 361,703.99 and 148,928.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,105.71, 361,703.99 and 148,928.46 is: 205,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,105.71 : 361,703.99 = 148,928.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,105.71/361,703.99 = 148,928.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,105.71x = 361,703.99 × 148,928.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,105.71x = 53,868,018,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,868,018,578.88/262,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,520.20

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