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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,674.22, 363,892.78 and 148,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,674.22, 363,892.78 and 148,973.92 is: 205,596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,674.22 : 363,892.78 = 148,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,674.22/363,892.78 = 148,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,674.22x = 363,892.78 × 148,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,674.22x = 54,210,533,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210,533,896.30/263,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,596.64

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