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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,728.44, 363,916.08 and 148,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,728.44, 363,916.08 and 148,994.82 is: 205,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,728.44 : 363,916.08 = 148,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,728.44/363,916.08 = 148,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,728.44x = 363,916.08 × 148,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,728.44x = 54,221,610,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,610,834.71/263,728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,596.37

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