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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,173.76, 363,214.40 and 149,970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,173.76, 363,214.40 and 149,970.56 is: 206,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,173.76 : 363,214.40 = 149,970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,173.76/363,214.40 = 149,970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,173.76x = 363,214.40 × 149,970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,173.76x = 54,471,466,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471,466,968.06/263,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,979.10

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