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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,012.68, 362,939.28 and 148,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,012.68, 362,939.28 and 148,295.44 is: 204,637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,012.68 : 362,939.28 = 148,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,012.68/362,939.28 = 148,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,012.68x = 362,939.28 × 148,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,012.68x = 53,822,240,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,240,220.88/263,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,637.44

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