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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,238.02, 363,268.08 and 148,516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,238.02, 363,268.08 and 148,516.50 is: 204,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,238.02 : 363,268.08 = 148,516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,238.02/363,268.08 = 148,516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,238.02x = 363,268.08 × 148,516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,238.02x = 53,951,303,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,951,303,803.32/263,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,952.55

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