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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,216.54, 363,283.49 and 148,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,216.54, 363,283.49 and 148,527.70 is: 204,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,216.54 : 363,283.49 = 148,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,216.54/363,283.49 = 148,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,216.54x = 363,283.49 × 148,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,216.54x = 53,957,661,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957,661,217.67/263,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,993.43

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