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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,360.24, 363,436.70 and 148,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,360.24, 363,436.70 and 148,663.02 is: 205,154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,360.24 : 363,436.70 = 148,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,360.24/363,436.70 = 148,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,360.24x = 363,436.70 × 148,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,360.24x = 54,029,596,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,596,657.52/263,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,154.73

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