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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,658.23, 363,880.32 and 148,941.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,658.23, 363,880.32 and 148,941.71 is: 205,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,658.23 : 363,880.32 = 148,941.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,658.23/363,880.32 = 148,941.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,658.23x = 363,880.32 × 148,941.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,658.23x = 54,196,956,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196,956,351.44/263,658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,557.61

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