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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,286.72, 364,707.12 and 148,000.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,286.72, 364,707.12 and 148,000.36 is: 204,235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,286.72 : 364,707.12 = 148,000.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,286.72/364,707.12 = 148,000.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,286.72x = 364,707.12 × 148,000.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,286.72x = 53,976,785,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,785,054.56/264,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,235.71

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