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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,585.83, 363,740.66 and 148,869.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,585.83, 363,740.66 and 148,869.17 is: 205,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,585.83 : 363,740.66 = 148,869.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,585.83/363,740.66 = 148,869.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,585.83x = 363,740.66 × 148,869.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,585.83x = 54,149,770,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149,770,521.63/263,585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,435.06

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