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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,238.58, 363,269.31 and 148,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,238.58, 363,269.31 and 148,541.53 is: 204,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,238.58 : 363,269.31 = 148,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,238.58/363,269.31 = 148,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,238.58x = 363,269.31 × 148,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,238.58x = 53,960,579,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,579,109.44/263,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,987.35

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