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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,042.64, 363,022.56 and 149,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,042.64, 363,022.56 and 149,901.84 is: 206,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,042.64 : 363,022.56 = 149,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,042.64/363,022.56 = 149,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,042.64x = 363,022.56 × 149,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,042.64x = 54,417,749,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,749,705.51/263,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,878.05

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