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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,653.20, 363,863.82 and 148,952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,653.20, 363,863.82 and 148,952.91 is: 205,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,653.20 : 363,863.82 = 148,952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,653.20/363,863.82 = 148,952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,653.20x = 363,863.82 × 148,952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,653.20x = 54,198,574,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198,574,832.72/263,653.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,567.67

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