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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,232.96, 363,261.55 and 148,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,232.96, 363,261.55 and 148,535.91 is: 204,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,232.96 : 363,261.55 = 148,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,232.96/363,261.55 = 148,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,232.96x = 363,261.55 × 148,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,232.96x = 53,957,387,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957,387,068.01/263,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,979.60

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