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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,499.44, 363,538.36 and 148,763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,499.44, 363,538.36 and 148,763.76 is: 205,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,499.44 : 363,538.36 = 148,763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,499.44/363,538.36 = 148,763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,499.44x = 363,538.36 × 148,763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,499.44x = 54,081,333,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081,333,337.83/263,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,242.69

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