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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,241.04, 363,272.20 and 148,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,241.04, 363,272.20 and 148,519.52 is: 204,956.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,241.04 : 363,272.20 = 148,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,241.04/363,272.20 = 148,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,241.04x = 363,272.20 × 148,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,241.04x = 53,953,012,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953,012,773.34/263,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,956.69

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