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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,175.58, 363,181.93 and 148,453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,175.58, 363,181.93 and 148,453.86 is: 204,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,175.58 : 363,181.93 = 148,453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,175.58/363,181.93 = 148,453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,175.58x = 363,181.93 × 148,453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,175.58x = 53,915,760,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,915,760,381.55/263,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,866.12

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