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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,240.22, 363,271.58 and 148,543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,240.22, 363,271.58 and 148,543.18 is: 204,989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,240.22 : 363,271.58 = 148,543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,240.22/363,271.58 = 148,543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,240.22x = 363,271.58 × 148,543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,240.22x = 53,961,515,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,961,515,696.82/263,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,989.63

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