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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,229.91, 363,257.34 and 148,532.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,229.91, 363,257.34 and 148,532.89 is: 204,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,229.91 : 363,257.34 = 148,532.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,229.91/363,257.34 = 148,532.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,229.91x = 363,257.34 × 148,532.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,229.91x = 53,955,662,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,662,523.91/263,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,975.42

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