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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,778.89, 363,992.69 and 149,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,778.89, 363,992.69 and 149,067.50 is: 205,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,778.89 : 363,992.69 = 149,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,778.89/363,992.69 = 149,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,778.89x = 363,992.69 × 149,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,778.89x = 54,259,477,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,259,477,751.27/263,778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,700.61

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