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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,128.96, 361,768.68 and 148,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,128.96, 361,768.68 and 148,968.72 is: 205,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,128.96 : 361,768.68 = 148,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,128.96/361,768.68 = 148,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,128.96x = 361,768.68 × 148,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,128.96x = 53,892,217,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892,217,195.69/262,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,594.29

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