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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,652.90, 363,863.39 and 148,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,652.90, 363,863.39 and 148,952.58 is: 205,567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,652.90 : 363,863.39 = 148,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,652.90/363,863.39 = 148,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,652.90x = 363,863.39 × 148,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,652.90x = 54,198,389,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198,389,963.28/263,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,567.21

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