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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,240.02, 363,270.84 and 148,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,240.02, 363,270.84 and 148,518.50 is: 204,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,240.02 : 363,270.84 = 148,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,240.02/363,270.84 = 148,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,240.02x = 363,270.84 × 148,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,240.02x = 53,952,440,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952,440,250.54/263,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,955.31

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