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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,656.98, 363,878.59 and 148,940.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,656.98, 363,878.59 and 148,940.46 is: 205,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,656.98 : 363,878.59 = 148,940.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,656.98/363,878.59 = 148,940.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,656.98x = 363,878.59 × 148,940.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,656.98x = 54,196,244,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196,244,578.75/263,656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,555.89

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