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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,056.32, 362,930.58 and 148,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,056.32, 362,930.58 and 148,320.54 is: 204,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,056.32 : 362,930.58 = 148,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,056.32/362,930.58 = 148,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,056.32x = 362,930.58 × 148,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,056.32x = 53,830,059,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,830,059,608.11/263,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,633.21

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