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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,717.82, 363,908.97 and 149,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,717.82, 363,908.97 and 149,006.43 is: 205,616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,717.82 : 363,908.97 = 149,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,717.82/363,908.97 = 149,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,717.82x = 363,908.97 × 149,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,717.82x = 54,224,776,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224,776,464.68/263,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,616.66

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