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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,353.23, 363,427.22 and 148,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,353.23, 363,427.22 and 148,656.02 is: 205,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,353.23 : 363,427.22 = 148,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,353.23/363,427.22 = 148,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,353.23x = 363,427.22 × 148,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,353.23x = 54,025,642,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,642,639.37/263,353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,145.17

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