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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,670.21, 363,887.27 and 148,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,670.21, 363,887.27 and 148,969.92 is: 205,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,670.21 : 363,887.27 = 148,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,670.21/363,887.27 = 148,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,670.21x = 363,887.27 × 148,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,670.21x = 54,208,256,756.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,256,756.07/263,670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,591.13

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