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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,057.29, 363,027.23 and 149,872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,057.29, 363,027.23 and 149,872.75 is: 206,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,057.29 : 363,027.23 = 149,872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,057.29/363,027.23 = 149,872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,057.29x = 363,027.23 × 149,872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,057.29x = 54,407,889,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,407,889,284.98/263,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,829.05

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