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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,712.24, 363,832.56 and 148,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,712.24, 363,832.56 and 148,977.36 is: 205,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,712.24 : 363,832.56 = 148,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,712.24/363,832.56 = 148,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,712.24x = 363,832.56 × 148,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,712.24x = 54,202,814,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202,814,270.84/263,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,537.73

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