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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,387.44, 363,491.15 and 148,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,387.44, 363,491.15 and 148,685.52 is: 205,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,387.44 : 363,491.15 = 148,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,387.44/363,491.15 = 148,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,387.44x = 363,491.15 × 148,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,387.44x = 54,045,869,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,045,869,909.72/263,387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,195.32

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