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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,015.03, 362,953.44 and 148,292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,015.03, 362,953.44 and 148,292.65 is: 204,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,015.03 : 362,953.44 = 148,292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,015.03/362,953.44 = 148,292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,015.03x = 362,953.44 × 148,292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,015.03x = 53,823,327,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823,327,444.22/263,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,639.74

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