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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,047.68, 363,009.60 and 148,331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,047.68, 363,009.60 and 148,331.79 is: 204,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,047.68 : 363,009.60 = 148,331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,047.68/363,009.60 = 148,331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,047.68x = 363,009.60 × 148,331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,047.68x = 53,845,863,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845,863,755.18/263,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,700.01

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