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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,659.23, 363,881.70 and 148,942.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,659.23, 363,881.70 and 148,942.71 is: 205,559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,659.23 : 363,881.70 = 148,942.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,659.23/363,881.70 = 148,942.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,659.23x = 363,881.70 × 148,942.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,659.23x = 54,197,526,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,197,526,517.41/263,659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,559.00

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