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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,035.56, 362,969.89 and 148,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,035.56, 362,969.89 and 148,308.29 is: 204,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,035.56 : 362,969.89 = 148,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,035.56/362,969.89 = 148,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,035.56x = 362,969.89 × 148,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,035.56x = 53,831,441,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,441,521.77/263,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,654.62

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