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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,355.74, 363,478.23 and 148,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,355.74, 363,478.23 and 148,669.34 is: 205,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,355.74 : 363,478.23 = 148,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,355.74/363,478.23 = 148,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,355.74x = 363,478.23 × 148,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,355.74x = 54,038,068,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,038,068,558.47/263,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,190.40

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