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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,225.16, 363,250.78 and 148,528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,225.16, 363,250.78 and 148,528.15 is: 204,968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,225.16 : 363,250.78 = 148,528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,225.16/363,250.78 = 148,528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,225.16x = 363,250.78 × 148,528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,225.16x = 53,952,965,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952,965,060.01/263,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,968.88

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