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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,001.25, 362,941.73 and 149,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,001.25, 362,941.73 and 149,824 is: 206,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,001.25 : 362,941.73 = 149,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,001.25/362,941.73 = 149,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,001.25x = 362,941.73 × 149,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,001.25x = 54,377,381,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,381,755.52/263,001.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,757.12

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