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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,273.69, 363,277.10 and 148,543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,273.69, 363,277.10 and 148,543.27 is: 204,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,273.69 : 363,277.10 = 148,543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,273.69/363,277.10 = 148,543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,273.69x = 363,277.10 × 148,543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,273.69x = 53,962,367,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,962,367,813.28/263,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,966.81

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