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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,051.56, 363,010.44 and 149,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,051.56, 363,010.44 and 149,875.12 is: 206,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,051.56 : 363,010.44 = 149,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,051.56/363,010.44 = 149,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,051.56x = 363,010.44 × 149,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,051.56x = 54,406,233,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406,233,256.25/263,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,827.26

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