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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,228.91, 363,255.96 and 148,531.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,228.91, 363,255.96 and 148,531.91 is: 204,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,228.91 : 363,255.96 = 148,531.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,228.91/363,255.96 = 148,531.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,228.91x = 363,255.96 × 148,531.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,228.91x = 53,955,099,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,099,741.40/263,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,974.07

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