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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,228.16, 363,254.93 and 148,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,228.16, 363,254.93 and 148,531.16 is: 204,973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,228.16 : 363,254.93 = 148,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,228.16/363,254.93 = 148,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,228.16x = 363,254.93 × 148,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,228.16x = 53,954,673,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,673,569.69/263,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,973.03

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