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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,361.74, 363,438.77 and 148,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,361.74, 363,438.77 and 148,664.52 is: 205,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,361.74 : 363,438.77 = 148,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,361.74/363,438.77 = 148,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,361.74x = 363,438.77 × 148,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,361.74x = 54,030,449,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030,449,548.12/263,361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,156.80

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