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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,668.23, 363,884.49 and 148,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,668.23, 363,884.49 and 148,967.91 is: 205,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,668.23 : 363,884.49 = 148,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,668.23/363,884.49 = 148,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,668.23x = 363,884.49 × 148,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,668.23x = 54,207,111,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207,111,956.72/263,668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,588.33

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