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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,586.08, 363,741.01 and 148,869.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,586.08, 363,741.01 and 148,869.42 is: 205,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,586.08 : 363,741.01 = 148,869.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,586.08/363,741.01 = 148,869.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,586.08x = 363,741.01 × 148,869.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,586.08x = 54,149,912,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149,912,816.74/263,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,435.41

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