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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,237.02, 363,266.70 and 148,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,237.02, 363,266.70 and 148,515.50 is: 204,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,237.02 : 363,266.70 = 148,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,237.02/363,266.70 = 148,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,237.02x = 363,266.70 × 148,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,237.02x = 53,950,735,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950,735,583.85/263,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,951.17

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