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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,202.21, 363,222.59 and 148,480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,202.21, 363,222.59 and 148,480.50 is: 204,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,202.21 : 363,222.59 = 148,480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,202.21/363,222.59 = 148,480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,202.21x = 363,222.59 × 148,480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,202.21x = 53,931,471,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931,471,774.50/263,202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,905.09

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