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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,150.87, 363,126.26 and 148,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,150.87, 363,126.26 and 148,423.19 is: 204,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,150.87 : 363,126.26 = 148,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,150.87/363,126.26 = 148,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,150.87x = 363,126.26 × 148,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,150.87x = 53,896,356,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896,356,437.40/263,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,811.63

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