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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,187.96, 363,203.06 and 148,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,187.96, 363,203.06 and 148,471.92 is: 204,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,187.96 : 363,203.06 = 148,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,187.96/363,203.06 = 148,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,187.96x = 363,203.06 × 148,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,187.96x = 53,925,453,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925,453,109.70/263,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,893.31

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