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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,015.70, 362,954.37 and 148,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,015.70, 362,954.37 and 148,293.36 is: 204,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,015.70 : 362,954.37 = 148,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,015.70/362,954.37 = 148,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,015.70x = 362,954.37 × 148,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,015.70x = 53,823,723,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823,723,053.98/263,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,640.72

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