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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,652.48, 363,872.39 and 148,935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,652.48, 363,872.39 and 148,935.96 is: 205,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,652.48 : 363,872.39 = 148,935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,652.48/363,872.39 = 148,935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,652.48x = 363,872.39 × 148,935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,652.48x = 54,193,683,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193,683,722.14/263,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,549.68

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