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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,246.76, 363,280.56 and 148,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,246.76, 363,280.56 and 148,549.68 is: 204,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,246.76 : 363,280.56 = 148,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,246.76/363,280.56 = 148,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,246.76x = 363,280.56 × 148,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,246.76x = 53,965,210,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965,210,938.22/263,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,998.58

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