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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,226.16, 363,252.16 and 148,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,226.16, 363,252.16 and 148,529.15 is: 204,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,226.16 : 363,252.16 = 148,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,226.16/363,252.16 = 148,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,226.16x = 363,252.16 × 148,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,226.16x = 53,953,534,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953,534,560.46/263,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,970.26

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