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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,239.08, 363,270 and 148,542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,239.08, 363,270 and 148,542.03 is: 204,988.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,239.08 : 363,270 = 148,542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,239.08/363,270 = 148,542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,239.08x = 363,270 × 148,542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,239.08x = 53,960,863,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,863,238.10/263,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,988.04

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