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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,237.58, 363,267.93 and 148,540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,237.58, 363,267.93 and 148,540.53 is: 204,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,237.58 : 363,267.93 = 148,540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,237.58/363,267.93 = 148,540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,237.58x = 363,267.93 × 148,540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,237.58x = 53,960,012,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,012,773.48/263,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,985.98

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