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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,012.08, 362,938.44 and 148,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,012.08, 362,938.44 and 148,294.80 is: 204,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,012.08 : 362,938.44 = 148,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,012.08/362,938.44 = 148,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,012.08x = 362,938.44 × 148,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,012.08x = 53,821,883,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821,883,372.11/263,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,636.55

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