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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,778.29, 364,029.42 and 149,054.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,778.29, 364,029.42 and 149,054.01 is: 205,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,778.29 : 364,029.42 = 149,054.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,778.29/364,029.42 = 149,054.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,778.29x = 364,029.42 × 149,054.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,778.29x = 54,260,044,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260,044,808.97/263,778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,703.23

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