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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,215.92, 363,282.63 and 148,527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,215.92, 363,282.63 and 148,527.07 is: 204,992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,215.92 : 363,282.63 = 148,527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,215.92/363,282.63 = 148,527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,215.92x = 363,282.63 × 148,527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,215.92x = 53,957,304,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957,304,615.79/263,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,992.56

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