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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,534.70, 363,688.24 and 148,837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,534.70, 363,688.24 and 148,837.49 is: 205,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,534.70 : 363,688.24 = 148,837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,534.70/363,688.24 = 148,837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,534.70x = 363,688.24 × 148,837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,534.70x = 54,130,444,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,130,444,784.12/263,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,401.58

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