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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,232.92, 363,261.48 and 148,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,232.92, 363,261.48 and 148,535.92 is: 204,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,232.92 : 363,261.48 = 148,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,232.92/363,261.48 = 148,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,232.92x = 363,261.48 × 148,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,232.92x = 53,957,378,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957,378,132.36/263,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,979.60

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