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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,239.92, 363,271.16 and 148,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,239.92, 363,271.16 and 148,542.88 is: 204,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,239.92 : 363,271.16 = 148,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,239.92/363,271.16 = 148,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,239.92x = 363,271.16 × 148,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,239.92x = 53,961,344,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,961,344,327.34/263,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,989.21

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