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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,354.23, 363,428.60 and 148,657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,354.23, 363,428.60 and 148,657.02 is: 205,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,354.23 : 363,428.60 = 148,657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,354.23/363,428.60 = 148,657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,354.23x = 363,428.60 × 148,657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,354.23x = 54,026,212,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,212,658.77/263,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,146.55

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