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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,321.57, 363,383.58 and 148,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,321.57, 363,383.58 and 148,624.36 is: 205,101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,321.57 : 363,383.58 = 148,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,321.57/363,383.58 = 148,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,321.57x = 363,383.58 × 148,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,321.57x = 54,007,652,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007,652,012.01/263,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,101.51

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