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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,181.83, 363,174.02 and 149,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,181.83, 363,174.02 and 149,997.29 is: 206,986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,181.83 : 363,174.02 = 149,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,181.83/363,174.02 = 149,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,181.83x = 363,174.02 × 149,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,181.83x = 54,475,119,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,119,648.39/263,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,986.63

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