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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,270.43, 363,282.03 and 148,542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,270.43, 363,282.03 and 148,542.39 is: 204,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,270.43 : 363,282.03 = 148,542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,270.43/363,282.03 = 148,542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,270.43x = 363,282.03 × 148,542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,270.43x = 53,962,780,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,962,780,980.25/263,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,970.92

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