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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,558.88, 363,672 and 148,835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,558.88, 363,672 and 148,835.23 is: 205,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,558.88 : 363,672 = 148,835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,558.88/363,672 = 148,835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,558.88x = 363,672 × 148,835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,558.88x = 54,127,204,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127,204,855.38/263,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,370.45

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