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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,014.03, 362,952.06 and 148,291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,014.03, 362,952.06 and 148,291.65 is: 204,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,014.03 : 362,952.06 = 148,291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,014.03/362,952.06 = 148,291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,014.03x = 362,952.06 × 148,291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,014.03x = 53,822,759,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,759,848.30/263,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,638.36

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