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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,140.73, 363,133.67 and 148,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,140.73, 363,133.67 and 148,419.02 is: 204,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,140.73 : 363,133.67 = 148,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,140.73/363,133.67 = 148,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,140.73x = 363,133.67 × 148,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,140.73x = 53,895,943,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,895,943,430.40/263,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,817.94

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