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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,186.43, 363,192.75 and 148,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,186.43, 363,192.75 and 148,465.32 is: 204,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,186.43 : 363,192.75 = 148,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,186.43/363,192.75 = 148,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,186.43x = 363,192.75 × 148,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,186.43x = 53,921,527,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,921,527,850.43/263,186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,879.59

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