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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,708.24, 363,895.75 and 148,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,708.24, 363,895.75 and 148,996.83 is: 205,603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,708.24 : 363,895.75 = 148,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,708.24/363,895.75 = 148,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,708.24x = 363,895.75 × 148,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,708.24x = 54,219,312,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219,312,827.98/263,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,603.41

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