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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,235.47, 363,265.02 and 148,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,235.47, 363,265.02 and 148,538.42 is: 204,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,235.47 : 363,265.02 = 148,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,235.47/363,265.02 = 148,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,235.47x = 363,265.02 × 148,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,235.47x = 53,958,813,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958,813,020.23/263,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,983.07

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