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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,362.24, 363,439.46 and 148,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,362.24, 363,439.46 and 148,665.02 is: 205,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,362.24 : 363,439.46 = 148,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,362.24/363,439.46 = 148,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,362.24x = 363,439.46 × 148,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,362.24x = 54,030,734,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030,734,589.69/263,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,157.48

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