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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,257.22, 363,263.67 and 148,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,257.22, 363,263.67 and 148,529.16 is: 204,952.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,257.22 : 363,263.67 = 148,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,257.22/363,263.67 = 148,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,257.22x = 363,263.67 × 148,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,257.22x = 53,955,247,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,247,763.62/263,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,952.58

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