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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,055.40, 363,052 and 148,357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,055.40, 363,052 and 148,357.62 is: 204,753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,055.40 : 363,052 = 148,357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,055.40/363,052 = 148,357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,055.40x = 363,052 × 148,357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,055.40x = 53,861,530,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,861,530,656.24/263,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,753.56

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