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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,068.29, 363,042.41 and 149,883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,068.29, 363,042.41 and 149,883.75 is: 206,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,068.29 : 363,042.41 = 149,883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,068.29/363,042.41 = 149,883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,068.29x = 363,042.41 × 149,883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,068.29x = 54,414,157,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,157,070.42/263,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,844.23

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