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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,961.06, 362,918.22 and 148,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,961.06, 362,918.22 and 148,261.79 is: 204,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,961.06 : 362,918.22 = 148,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,961.06/362,918.22 = 148,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,961.06x = 362,918.22 × 148,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,961.06x = 53,806,906,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,906,106.10/262,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,619.29

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