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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,212.28, 363,277.62 and 148,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,212.28, 363,277.62 and 148,523.44 is: 204,987.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,212.28 : 363,277.62 = 148,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,212.28/363,277.62 = 148,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,212.28x = 363,277.62 × 148,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,212.28x = 53,955,241,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,241,605.64/263,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,987.55

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