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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,675.22, 363,894.16 and 148,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,675.22, 363,894.16 and 148,974.92 is: 205,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,675.22 : 363,894.16 = 148,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,675.22/363,894.16 = 148,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,675.22x = 363,894.16 × 148,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,675.22x = 54,211,103,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,211,103,374.47/263,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,598.02

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