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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,050.56, 363,009.06 and 149,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,050.56, 363,009.06 and 149,874.12 is: 206,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,050.56 : 363,009.06 = 149,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,050.56/363,009.06 = 149,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,050.56x = 363,009.06 × 149,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,050.56x = 54,405,663,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,405,663,419.53/263,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,825.88

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