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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,252.61, 363,257.38 and 148,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,252.61, 363,257.38 and 148,524.57 is: 204,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,252.61 : 363,257.38 = 148,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,252.61/363,257.38 = 148,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,252.61x = 363,257.38 × 148,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,252.61x = 53,952,645,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952,645,358.58/263,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,946.29

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