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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,237.72, 363,268.13 and 148,540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,237.72, 363,268.13 and 148,540.68 is: 204,986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,237.72 : 363,268.13 = 148,540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,237.72/363,268.13 = 148,540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,237.72x = 363,268.13 × 148,540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,237.72x = 53,960,094,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,094,309.83/263,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,986.18

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