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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,693.88, 363,858.48 and 148,941.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,693.88, 363,858.48 and 148,941.99 is: 205,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,693.88 : 363,858.48 = 148,941.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,693.88/363,858.48 = 148,941.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,693.88x = 363,858.48 × 148,941.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,693.88x = 54,193,806,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193,806,089.58/263,693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,517.88

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