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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,186.68, 363,193.09 and 148,465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,186.68, 363,193.09 and 148,465.57 is: 204,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,186.68 : 363,193.09 = 148,465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,186.68/363,193.09 = 148,465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,186.68x = 363,193.09 × 148,465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,186.68x = 53,921,669,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,921,669,126.91/263,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,879.93

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